EPISODES ABOUT IMJIN WARS THROUGH KOREAN LITERARY HERITAGE

Abstract

Imjin Wars were an essential incident in the history of Korea and in the relations of this kingdom with Japan and China. The aim of this article is to analyze some of the most emblematic landmarks which occurred during the conflict and make possible to assemble it: the battles of Sach’on, Myeongnyang and Noryang. In addition, it has been considered meaningful to include some lines to Korean sources that have been conserved, as the Nanjung Ilgi or the Chingbirok. All of them have a special value for the reconstruction and knowledge from the Joseon dinasty's point of view of some events occurred between 1592 and 1598.