Critical

Imjin War

Japanese invasions of Korea resisted by Joseon and Ming forces, with devastating regional consequences.

Timeline
1592-1598
Duration
7 years
Region
East Asia
Record
Static archive

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.

Theater countries

South KoreaNorth KoreaJapanChina

Actors

JapanJoseon KoreaMing China

Tags

invasioneast-asiagreat-power-war

Border context

1500-1599historical border era

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