Battle of Pochonbo

June 4, 1937 · Pochon County

Result Anti-Japanese United Army victory

Korean guerrillas led by Kim Il Sung attacked the town of Pochonbo in Japanese-ruled Korea and burned police and government buildings. North Korea later made the raid a central part of Kim's legend.

Empire of Japan

Northeast Anti-Japanese United Army

Strength and losses

Strength
33
Killed
9
Strength
80 disputed
Killed
20