Im Gyeong-eop

In this Korean name, the family name is Im.
Im Gyeong-eop
Korean name
Hangul
임경업
Hanja
林慶業
RRIm Gyeongeop
MRIm Kyŏngŏp

Im Gyeong-eop (Korean: 임경업; 1594 – 1646) was a Korean general during the Joseon period. He participated in Korea's war against the Later Jin invasion of Joseon and Qing invasion of Joseon in the 17th century. After Ming forces surrendered to the Qing, Im Gyeong-eop was killed by soldiers hired by Kim Chajŏm.

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