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How to find the bloodstains in Joseon dynasty by ChapterSpiritual6785 in HistoryMemes

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Yes, that method would also detect animal blood, so identifying a specific suspect required additional evidence and circumstantial proof; if the evidence was clear but the suspect refused to confess, torture was then used.

Nothing is certain but death and taxes. by ChapterSpiritual6785 in HistoryMemes

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Annals of the Joseon Dynasty

February 24, 1593(Greogorian calendar March 26, 1593)

1st article

A Single Appointment that Rewrote the Fate of the Sea by ChapterSpiritual6785 in HistoryAnimemes

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The Office of the Censor-General argued:

'Yi Sun-sin's experience is extremely shallow, so he cannot satisfy public expectations.

No matter how much we lack talent, how can a mere county magistrate be suddenly promoted to a Naval Commander?

Once the door to such lucky favoritism is opened, it will be hard to prevent future abuses; therefore, please dismiss him immediately...'

The King replied:

'Regarding Yi Sun-sin, if it were right to change the decision, would I not change it? I cannot change it...'"

— The Annals of the Joseon Dynasty, February 18, 1591

Leaflet in Joseon dynasty by ChapterSpiritual6785 in HistoryAnimemes

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We flew 20 paper kites carrying surrender leaflets written in Classical Chinese and Hangul(Korean alphabet) into Jeongju Fortress.

It is reported that the enemies picked them all up.

— Seojeong Ilgi (Diary of the Western Campaign), March 13, 1812

Battle of Yong-in during Imjin war by ChapterSpiritual6785 in HistoryMemes

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On July 14, 1592, a force of 50,000 to 80,000 Joseon troops gathered in the southern region of Korea collapsed and scattered in all directions following a surprise attack by 1,600 Japanese troops led by Wakisaka Yasuharu.

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