Siege of Yeongwon

The Siege of Yeongwon Castle
Part of Seven-Year War
DateAugust 23-25th, 1592(according to Lunar calendar)
Location37°18′33″N 128°02′19″E / 37.30917°N 128.03861°E / 37.30917; 128.03861
Result Japanese victory
Belligerents
Japanese Fourth Division Korean Regular Army
Commanders and leaders
Ito Suketaka Kim Jae-gap 
Strength
at least 1,000 men 5,000 men
Casualties and losses
Unknown Unknown
Siege of Yeongwon is located in South Korea
Siege of Yeongwon
Location within South Korea

The siege of Yeongwon Castle took place in 1592 during the Japanese invasions of Korea. Korean troops resisting the Japanese occupation came under siege in the fortress at Yeongwon, in Nyongwon County. The Japanese forces broke into the castle during the night and defeated the Korean garrison.