Imjin War - Beginning of the Japanese Invasion of Korea DOCUMENTARY

Summary by Krater

This video details the outbreak of the Imjin War, covering Toyotomi Hideyoshi's massive invasion of Korea in 1592, the initial Japanese landings at Busan, and the fatal defeat of Korean General Shin Rip at the Battle of Chungju.

From the video

Answers: How did the Imjin War start and how did Japanese forces conquer Busan and Chungju?

• Imjin War
• Japanese invasion of Korea in 1592
• Battle of Busan
• Battle of Chungju
• Toyotomi Hideyoshi
• Shin Rip
• Seonjo of Joseon

What it concludes

• Toyotomi Hideyoshi launched a massive invasion of Korea in 1592, mobilizing 335,000 total troops with 158,000 crossing into Korea.
• Japanese forces easily captured Busan on May 24, 1592, as Korean naval commanders failed to use their superior warships to intercept the fleet.
• General Shin Rip chose to meet the Japanese at an open field at Chungju rather than holding the choke point at Choryong Pass, leading to a devastating defeat.