Battle of Chilcheollyang 1597
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 1597 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
|---|---|---|
| Era | Early modern (1500–1799) | derived from year |
| Location | South Korea | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Asia | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Japanese invasions of Korea | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Joseon, Toyotomi government, Won Gyun | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 34.8181, 128.5660 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Chilcheollyang was a naval engagement fought during the night of 28 August 1597, as part of the Imjin War. In this battle, the Japanese fleet decisively defeated the Joseon navy, destroying nearly the entire Korean fleet.
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