Qing invasion of Joseon

BelligerentsQing dynastyJoseon Kingdom
Ming dynastyCommanders and leadersHong Taiji
Dorgon
Ajige
Dodo
Hooge
Oboi
Kong Youde
Geng Zhongming
Shang KexiKing Injo
Im Gyeong-eop
Hong Myeong-gu
Yu LimStrength 100,000 80,000–90,000Casualties and losses Unknown Unknown

The Qing invasion of Joseon (Korean: ë³‘자호란; Hanja: ä¸™å­èƒ¡äº‚) occurred in the winter of 1636 when the newly established Manchu-led Qing Empire invaded the Joseon Kingdom of what is now Korea, establishing the former's status as the hegemon in the Imperial Chinese tributary system and formally severing Joseon's relationship with the Han-led Ming dynasty. The invasion was preceded by the Later Jin invasion of Joseon in 1627.

The invasion resulted in a Qing victory. Joseon was forced to establish a tributary relationship with the Qing, as well as to cut ties with the declining Ming. The crown prince of Joseon and his younger brother were taken as hostages, but they came back to Joseon after a few years. One of the two later became King Hyojong of Joseon. He is best known for his plan for an expedition to the Qing.