Battle of Yongin

The Battle of Yongin (용인 전투) was a battle that happened during the Japanese invasions of Korea. The battle was fought from July 13th 1592 to the 14th (lunar June 5-6, 1592). Yi Gwang's force of 80,000-130,000 lost to the numerically inferior Japanese garrison of 1,600-1,900.[1]

Battle of Yongin
Part of Imjin War
Date13 – 14 July 1592 (Gregorian Calendar);
5 – 6 June 1592 (Lunar calendar)
Location
Yongin, Joseon
Result Japanese victory
Belligerents
Japan Joseon
Commanders and leaders
Wakisaka Yasuharu
Wakizaka Sabei		 Yi Gwang
Yun Sun-gak
Kim Su
Gwon Yul
Strength
1,600 80,000~130,000
Casualties and losses
Unknown Unknown
Korean name
Hangul
Hanja
Revised RomanizationYongin Jeontu
McCune–ReischauerYongin Jŏnt'u

Background

In 1592, Toyotomi Hideyoshi invaded Korea, intending to use it as a route to send his armies to conquer Ming China. His forces achieved early success against the Korean army, capturing Seoul. Attempting to reach Seoul as fast as possible, the Japanese forces bypassed Cholla province. The governor of Cholla, Yi Gwang, decided to lead his forces against the Japanese in a counterattack.[2]

Yongin was a Japanese communication fortress, near Suwon. It was held by the Daimyo Wakisaka Yasuharu. Yi Gwang led a force of 80,000-130,000 men against it.

Course of battle

One group of the Korean army took up positions on a hill, while the other attacked the fortress itself. Wakisaka's forces counterattacked, and destroyed the Korean army.[3]

Result

Many of the Korean officers were captured by the Japanese in the battle. Cholla remained outside Japanese control for the rest of the first Japanese invasion of Korea.

References
  1. Turnbull, Stephen: Samurai Invasion. Japan's Korean War 1592–98 (London, 2002), Cassell & Co ISBN 0-304-35948-3, p. 72
  2. Turnbull, Stephen: Samurai Invasion. Japan's Korean War 1592–98 (London, 2002), Cassell & Co ISBN 0-304-35948-3, p. 116
  3. Turnbull, Stephen: Samurai Invasion. Japan's Korean War 1592–98 (London, 2002), Cassell & Co ISBN 0-304-35948-3, p. 72

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