Im Gyeong-eop

Im Gyeong-eop
Korean name
Hangul
임경업
Hanja
林慶業
Revised RomanizationIm Gyeongeop
McCune–ReischauerIm Kyŏngŏp

Im Gyeong-eop (Korean임경업; 1594 – 1646) was a Korean general during the Joseon period. He participated in Korea's war against the Later Jin invasion of Joseon and Qing invasion of Joseon in the 17th century. After Ming forces surrendered to the Qing, Im Gyeong-eop was killed by soldiers hired by Kim Ja-jeom.