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Kwon Yul

Type Figure Region Korean Peninsula Time 1537–1599 Also known as Kwon Yul、权慄、권률

Kwon Yul was a famous Joseon general who, as Dodo-sunchalsa during the Imjin War, won major victories at Haengdang, Sepo, and the famous Battle of Ha…

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  1. 1537–1591Andong · North Gyeongsang ProvinceA native of Andong, he entered government through the military examination, serving as Byeongmasa and Jyeoljosa, famed for bravery and combat skill, with frontier defense experience before the war.
  2. 1593Haengju · Gyeonggi ProvinceDefended Haengju with over 7,000 men, repelling tens of thousands of Japanese invaders in what was called the Battle of Haengju, greatly boosting the morale of the Ming-Joseon allied forces and stabilizing the Gyeonggi defense line.
  3. 1594–1599Uiju · North Pyeongan ProvinceContinued to serve in Liaodong and Pyeongan defense, coordinating with Ming forces to pursue the Japanese; died of illness at Uiju in 1599 and was awarded a posthumous name.

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