Siege of Yeongwon 1592
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 1592 | 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 | First Japanese Invasion of Korea | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 37.3092, 128.0386 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The siege of Yeongwon Castle took place in 1592 during the Japanese invasions of Korea. Korean troops resisting the Japanese occupation came under siege in the fortress at Yeongwon, in Wonju. The Japanese forces broke into the castle during the night and defeated the Korean garrison.
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