The establishment of autonomous Latin quarters within Constantinople, equipped with their own customs and rights of self-governance, sparked strong reactions among the local population and fostered widespread anti-Latin sentiment

Yi was aware that morale among his sailors was low, and many feared the overwhelming odds. Nevertheless, he took the initiative by advancing with his flagship, a panokseon-class warship designed...

Flames spread, and the powder magazine exploded, while cannons, masts, wood, and iron flew into the air. The survivors of the frigate were captured and slaughtered on the spot. Despite...