Japanese invasions of Korea

The Japanese invasions of Korea occurred during the late 16th century, specifically in 1592 and 1597, when Japan, under Toyotomi Hideyoshi, launched military campaigns to conquer Korea and expand into China. Korea, allied with China’s Ming Dynasty, resisted fiercely, leading to protracted warfare. The invasions devastated Korean territory but ultimately failed, with Korea and China repelling Japanese forces. These conflicts caused significant destruction, loss of life, and long-term cultural impacts, highlighting the impact of aggressive expansionism during that period and shaping East Asian relations for years afterward.