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Korea/Japan: Kato Kiyomasa, daimyo of Kuramoto, tiger hunting in Korea (1592-1598).

Korea/Japan: Kato Kiyomasa, daimyo of Kuramoto, tiger hunting in Korea (1592-1598).

Kiyomasa was one of the three senior commanders during the Seven-Year War (1592–1598) against the Korean dynasty of Joseon. Together with Konishi Yukinaga, he captured Seoul, Busan and many other crucial cities. He defeated the last Korean regulars in the Battle of Imjin River and pacified Hamgyong.

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