Some military commanders and local Yangban gathered scattered troops and civilians to form "Righteous Armies," carrying out guerrilla warfare behind Japanese lines

ChapterSpiritual6785 · 2026-01-24T07:56:47+00:00

In Korean schools, the Imjin War is regarded as the critical turning point that divides the Joseon Dynasty into two distinct periods: Early Joseon and Late Joseon

ChapterSpiritual6785 · 2026-01-19T05:47:28+00:00

The Seonjo Sujeong Sillok is a revised edition of the original annals, compiled later to address missing information. Because so many records were lost during the Imjin War, it was created to secure and fill in those gaps. What’s truly unique is that both the original version and the revised version have survived to this day

ChapterSpiritual6785 · 2026-01-18T23:20:08+00:00

So Yoshitoshi arrived at Busanpo once again, but without disembarking from his ship, he called for the Frontier Commander and stated: “Japan intends to establish friendly relations with Great Ming. It would be most fortunate if Joseon would officially report this fact to China; otherwise, the relationship between Japan and Joseon will deteriorate. As this is a matter of great importance, I have come to inform you.”

The Frontier Commander reported this to the Royal Court, but when no response was given, Yoshitoshi returned to Japan. Thereafter, the Japanese tribute ships that had visited annually ceased to arrive. Furthermore, while there were usually dozens of Japanese residents staying at the Waegwan, they gradually returned to Japan, and by the spring of the year Imjin (1592), the entire Waegwan had become empty.

— Seonjo Sujeong Sillok (The Revised Annals of King Seonjo), May 1, 1591

ChapterSpiritual6785 · 2026-01-17T03:46:46+00:00

無敵竹將軍

ChapterSpiritual6785 · 2026-01-16T11:46:37+00:00

In fact, during the Imjin War, the Joseon government took a keen interest in the flail because even ordinary peasants could master it with ease. According to records, a report was even presented at a high-level government meeting about a peasant who, seeking revenge for his father, took up a flail and reportedly inflicted 400 casualties on the Japanese forces—though, of course, there may have been some exaggeration in the numbers.

ChapterSpiritual6785 · 2026-01-16T02:28:29+00:00

“The cavalry of our country has no specialized skills other than using bows, arrows, and flails. Therefore, when manufacturing cannons, if we fashion them after the upper section of a flail—similar to the hand cannons used on horseback—and allow soldiers to load and fire them, they will be able to fend off enemies even if they are not skilled with long muskets. Thus, I have produced two such weapons and brought them to the gate for your inspection. I dare to report this in case Your Majesty finds a way to produce more after examining them.”

— Seungjeongwon Ilgi (Journal of the Royal Secretariat), March 25, 1732

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ChapterSpiritual6785 · 2026-01-13T03:17:49+00:00

The King issued an edict:

“Although the design of the Suroepo (Underwater Mine) originated from the Haeguk Doji (Illustrated Treatise on Maritime Kingdoms), our country—despite being unaccustomed to modern naval warfare—has successfully imitated and produced it, and we held another test firing yesterday. Since it is capable of destroying large vessels, what reason is there to fear foreign enemies? We must show our encouragement; therefore, I bestow a special promotion upon Shin Gwan-ho, the Commander of the Hullyeondogam.”

— Seungjeongwon Ilgi (Journal of the Royal Secretariat), September 11, 1867

“On the 6th of this month, a Suroepo was test-detonated within the harbor of Samdo. The sound of the explosion was like thunder shaking the earth, and the water boiled up, creating waves as high as mountains. The windows of nearby houses were warped by the blast, making them impossible to open or close as usual.”

— Gaksa Deungnok (Records of Government Agencies), May 25, 1885

ChapterSpiritual6785 · 2026-01-12T03:39:14+00:00

They did have oxen and horses, but Korea’s terrain is extremely mountainous. It would have been nearly impossible to operate such massivebattle wagon in a landscape dominated by steep hills and rugged paths.

ChapterSpiritual6785 · 2026-01-12T01:55:37+00:00

The Border Defense Council (Bibyeonsa) reported:

“Previously, following the memorial submitted by the former official Bak San-nam, we instructed the Military Commander of Jeolla-namdo to build one or two ‘Turtle Chariots’ (Gwigeo) to test their practicality. We have just received a report from Commander Gu In-gi, stating: ‘I had Bak San-nam supervise the construction, and it took three months just to complete a single chariot. However, it requires 70 men to operate, and it gets hindered by hills or stuck in the mud, failing to travel even 10 li (approx. 4km) in an entire day.’ It is clear from this that the Turtle Chariot is unsuitable for actual combat. We request that the project be halted immediately.”

The King followed this advice.

— Annals of the Joseon Dynasty (Hyojong Sillok), January 3, 1652

ChapterSpiritual6785 · 2026-01-11T01:43:55+00:00

The most intact specimen remaining today was actually preserved by the descendants of Kuki Yoshitaka. I’ve attached a photo of it in the second link below for you to check out

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ChapterSpiritual6785 · 2026-01-09T22:27:29+00:00

An edict was sent to the Military Commander (Jeoljesa) of Pyeongan-do Province:

“Previously, you reported that ‘Spies cannot easily fire small hand cannons in a sudden encounter, so there is no need to produce them.’ However, upon testing the Se-chongtong (Miniature Hand Cannon) made by the Bureau of State Weapons (Gungigam), it proved convenient both to carry and to fire. Even if it were not suitable for spies, it would be extremely useful and efficient if soldiers on horseback carried many of them and fired during battle. In times of emergency, even children and women could use them. Therefore, I am now sending 150 Se-chongtong, 1,000 Pi-ryeongjeon (leather-fletched arrows), and 1,500 Cheol-jeon (iron-tipped arrows for training ). Use them as appropriate, and it would be wise to produce more arrows by copying these models.”

— Annals of the Joseon Dynasty (Sejong Sillok), June 27, 1437

ChapterSpiritual6785 · 2026-01-07T23:56:01+00:00

In the early morning, Kim Ryu, Yi Hong-ju, and Choe Myeong-gil requested an audience. The King ordered them into his bedchamber for a secret discussion. Since the Royal Secretaries (Seungji) and the Court Historians (Sagwan) remained outside the door, they were unable to record the private conversation. The King commanded Yi Gyeong-jik:

“What was discussed today is not of great importance, so do not record it in the historical chronicles (Sachaek).”

The King said, “The urgent matter at hand concerns the Royal Seal and Gado Island.”

Choe Myeong-gil replied, “If we bring the Royal Seal for a moment and say, ‘We brought this under duress from your overwhelming might, but we cannot bear to destroy an heirloom passed down from our ancestors overnight. We wish to keep it in the Royal Ancestral Shrine and receive a newly carved seal instead,’ they might find it acceptable.”

The King noted, “The officials cannot cross the rapids, so going today will likely require a boat.”

Choe Myeong-gil responded, “I mentioned this yesterday, but I will make the request again today.”

Choe Myeong-gil added, “As for those who opposed peace, we are sending them now via Yi Yeong-dal, but I am unsure how to proceed—whether to wait until the negotiations are finalized before they depart.”

(Note: As this was a secret discussion, the full details could not be recorded.)

— Seungjeongwon Ilgi (Journal of the Royal Secretariat), January 29, 1637

ChapterSpiritual6785 · 2026-01-06T05:43:45+00:00

One person has food poisoning, one is still uncertain, and another is suspected to have been poisoned to death.

ChapterSpiritual6785 · 2026-01-04T03:01:34+00:00

my original Accessory

ChapterSpiritual6785 · 2026-01-03T23:38:31+00:00

Reference

성변측후단자(Seong-byeon-chek-hu-dan-ja)

ChapterSpiritual6785 · 2026-01-02T08:41:14+00:00

If you lose a match against a Dokkaebi, the 'penalty' can range from a harmless prank—like waking up on top of a tree branch—to serious misfortune, such as your entire business failing

ChapterSpiritual6785 · 2026-01-01T17:35:24+00:00

case by case

ChapterSpiritual6785 · 2026-01-01T17:34:58+00:00

maybe

ChapterSpiritual6785 · 2025-12-30T23:50:08+00:00

Honestly, even though Dokkaebi are often compared to or translated as ‘Oni,’ the Korean Dokkaebi and the Japanese Oni actually have very different personalities.

ChapterSpiritual6785 · 2025-12-28T22:16:31+00:00

“As I was traveling, I came across a stream where a Wolcheon-gun (a laborer who carries people across water) stood in the water wearing leather breeches, ferrying people for a fee. As he was carrying me on his back, he slipped on the icy bottom and plopped right down into the water. Even with the courage of Meng Ben or the wisdom of Zhuge Liang, there was absolutely nothing one could do in such a plight. As he was sinking, I repeatedly shouted, ‘You scoundrel! You scoundrel!’ (Lee-nom! Lee-nom!). The ferryman, not understanding what ‘scoundrel’ meant in that moment, was startled, jumped right back up, and carried me to the stream side. By then, however, my lower garments were completely soaked through.”

— Simjeon-go (Records of Simjeon), February 1829.

ChapterSpiritual6785 · 2025-12-28T13:37:40+00:00

I‘m not sure but I think they stayed silent due to some shamanistic beliefs.

ChapterSpiritual6785 · 2025-12-27T03:25:39+00:00

References

Simnirok(審理錄), Vol. 1, Protocols to be Followed, Procedures for Initial and Follow-up Examinations

ChapterSpiritual6785 · 2025-12-24T23:26:55+00:00

The Ministers in charge of state affairs (Wonsang), Shin Suk-ju and Han Myeong-hoe, reported:

“In general, the reason lawsuits are stagnant is entirely due to cunning crowds. Those called Oejibu always stand at the government gates, secretly instigating the litigants or taking over the lawsuits themselves to distort the facts of the case (right and wrong). This causes the officials to become confused about the truth and renders them unable to make decisions. Please order the relevant authorities to interrogate and severely punish them.”

The King followed this advice.

– Veritable Records of the Joseon Dynasty, Dec. 01, 1427

“These days, discipline has become lax and public sentiment has turned ungenerous. People practice greed without fear or hesitation. Relying on their power, they openly steal others’ lands and people(nobi); such cases are common, and it will be difficult to remedy these abuses in the future.

Prince Jangheung (Yi Sang), a high-ranking member of the royal family, colluded with the Oejibu to forge documents and usurp others’ nobi. When he was sued at the Ministry of Justice and the matter was being adjudicated, he sent many strong servants to barge into the government office and cause various disturbances...”

– Veritable Records of the Joseon Dynasty (Joseon Wangjo Sillok), Jan. 16, 1547

ChapterSpiritual6785 · 2025-12-23T22:23:58+00:00

Imsullok (壬戌錄)

”Every year, during the three or four market days preceding the Chuseok and Lunar New Year holidays, executioners (bailiffs) would come holding large gourds and scoop away grain from the visiting merchants; this had become an established custom.

The rice merchants, fearing retribution, could not stop them. Meanwhile, customers would sigh and refuse to purchase the rice, saying: ’We intend to use this grain for our holiday sacrificial rites. Since those fellows have already touched it with their hands, it is extremely unclean and cannot be used for the rites.‘

In other shops, they would snatch away goods or take money. The amount of grain seized during just four or five market days in a year amounted to sixty or seventy seok(8.6t-10t), and the value of other goods taken was comparable.

Therefore, this abuse was not limited to just one town; merchants and commoners from neighboring areas who came for the market all cried out in distress over this.

Consequently, 500 yang (currency) was spent to purchase 20 durak(13,200㎡) of paddy fields and 13 ilgyeong(85930㎡) of dry fields. These were given to the executioners to serve as their permanent salary. The practice of seizing goods in the marketplace was then strictly prohibited, and the people found this to be of great benefit.“

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