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Name: Hamgyong campaign

Type: Event

Start: 1592 AD

End: 1592 AD

Parent: Japanese invasions of Korea (1592-1598)

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Was a Japanese military campaign during the Japanese invasions of Korea (1592-1598). The Japanese army conquered large territories of northern and eastern Korea.

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  • August 1592: In 1592, Japanese forces led by the famous warlord Toyotomi Hideyoshi crossed the Korean peninsula to Anbyon County. During their ten-day march, they captured several castles, including the strategic city of Hamhung.
  • August 1592: In 1592, a battle took place at Songjin between the southern and northern Hamgyong armies led by Yi Yong. The territory of Kimchaek was under Japanese military occupation at the time.
  • August 1592: Japanese troops easily captured Kilju County, Myongchon County, and Kyongsong County.

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