Siege of Pyongyang (1593) 1593
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 1593 | Wikidata P580 (start time) |
|---|---|---|
| Era | Early modern (1500–1799) | derived from year |
| Location | North Korea | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Asia | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | First Japanese Invasion of Korea | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 39.0300, 125.7300 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The siege of Pyongyang was a military conflict fought between the allied Ming-Joseon army and the Japanese First Division under Konishi Yukinaga, who were besieged in the city of Pyongyang. The battle ended in victory for the allies although remnants of the Japanese forces successfully escaped from the city in the night of 8 February 1593.
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