The Joseon Navy was the navy of the Korean dynasty of Joseon. While originally commissioned to protect merchant vessels and coastal towns from Japanese pirate raids, the Joseon navy is best known for
Panokseons were sturdy and powerful battleships superior to the Japanese vessels during the Imjin war.
A modern replica of the turtle ship on display.
Sets of leather armor, Pigabju, worn by sailors and marines.
The Joseon Army was the army of the Korean dynasty of Joseon. The army defended the northern borders but seldom defended the southern regions. The army was best known for fending off the Jurchen raids
Siege of Busan.
An illustration of Nurhaci's biography depicting the battle of Sarhu (1619)
Sueojangdae, the command post of Namhansanseong, the last siege battle of the Qing invasion
Painting of government soldiers preparing to lay siege to Hong Kyŏngnae's rebels at Jeongju.