French expedition to Korea

October 1866 – November 1866 · Ganghwa Island

Result Joseon victory

France sent a naval force to Korea after Korea executed French Catholic missionaries. The French took Ganghwa Island but withdrew after Korean resistance.

On the map Contemporaries

Joseon

Second French Empire

Joseon

France

Heungseon Daewongun military commander Eo Jae-yeon military commander

Strength and losses

Strength: 10,000
Killed: 5
Wounded: 2
Missing: 2

Units

French Foreign Legion