Battle of Hwangtojae

Battle of Hwangtojae
Part of Donghak Peasant Revolution
DateApril 6–7, 1894
Location
Hwangtojae, Jeolla, Korea
Result Rebel Victory
Belligerents
Donghak Peasant Army

Kingdom of Joseon

Commanders and leaders
Jeon Bong-jun
Son Hwa-jung
Kim Gae-nam
Yi Gyeong-hyo 
Strength

10,000

  • 4,000 rebels engaged

Jeolla Provincial Army: 2,000

  • 300 Elite Soldiers
Casualties and losses
Minimal Reported: 1,000
Actual: 200

The Battle of Hwangtojae (Korean: 황토현전투; Hanja: 黃土峴戰鬪) was a battle during the Donghak Peasant Revolution which occurred in 1894 Korea (the 31st year of King Gojong's reign). The Donghak Peasant Army achieved a significant victory in the battle against the Jeolla Gamyeong Army.