Joseon Korea and Admiral Yi Sun-sin's naval campaigns (1592–1598)

1. Yi Sun-sin appointed Jeolla Left Naval Commander

   Mar 13, 1591Labels: Yi Sun-sin, Jeolla Left, Geobukseon

   • Britannica
   • NinaAZ

2. Japanese invasion begins with Busan assaults

   May 24, 1592Labels: Toyotomi Japan, Busan, Imjin War

   • Britannica
   • Imjin War

3. Battle of Okpo: Yi’s first naval victory

   Jun 16, 1592Labels: Yi Sun-sin, Okpo, Korean navy

   • Okpo

4. Battle of Sacheon: first documented turtle ship use

   Jul 8, 1592Labels: Battle of, Turtle ship, Yi Sun-sin

   • Sacheon
   • Imjin War

5. Battle of Dangpo: Korean fleet destroys Japanese squadron

   Jul 10, 1592Labels: Battle of, Yi Sun-sin, Korean fleet

   • Dangpo

6. Battle of Hansan Island: decisive mid-war sea victory

   Aug 15, 1592Labels: Battle of, Yi Sun-sin, Japanese fleet

   • Hansan

7. Battle of Angolpo follows Hansan victory

   Aug 16, 1592Labels: Battle of, Yi Sun-sin, Joseon navy

   • Angolpo
   • Hansan

8. Battle of Busan: Korean naval bombardment of harbor fleet

   Oct 1, 1592Labels: Battle of, Yi Sun-sin, Harbor bombardment

   • Busan battle

9. Yi Sun-sin arrested and replaced by Wŏn Kyun

   Apr 12, 1597Labels: Yi Sun-sin, W n, Joseon court

   • Imjin timeline
   • Yi Sun sin

10. Battle of Chilcheollyang devastates Joseon fleet

    Aug 28, 1597Labels: Battle of, W n, Joseon navy

    • Chilcheollyang
    • Imjin timeline

11. Battle of Myeongnyang: Yi’s return halts Japanese fleet

    Oct 26, 1597Labels: Battle of, Yi Sun-sin, Myeongnyang Strait

    • Myeongnyang

12. Battle of Noryang: final victory and Yi’s death

    Dec 16, 1598Labels: Battle of, Yi Sun-sin, Ming intervention

    • Noryang
    • Britannica