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Imjin War
Japanese invasions of Korea resisted by Joseon and Ming forces, with devastating regional consequences.
Historical overview
Overview adapted from a Wikipedia summary and stored locally on May 11, 2026.
The Imjin War was Japan's invasion of Korea under Toyotomi Hideyoshi. Joseon Korea and Ming China resisted the invasions, leaving Korea heavily devastated.
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1500-1599historical border era
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