The Battle Hostile_encounter of Happo was a naval engagement Hostile_encounter on May 7 , 1592 , one of the three Joseon naval campaigns Military_operation of 1592 conducted Action by Korean admiral Yi Sun-sin during Japanese invasions Attack of Korea ( 1592-1598 ) against the Japanese forces of Toyotomi Hideyoshi .

While intending to spend Expend_resource the night in the open sea following Motion the initial Battle Hostile_encounter of Okpo , Admiral Yi Sun-sin was forced Causation to change Change his plans due to a report of five large Japanese ships having been sighted Know heading Self_motion in the direction of Happo around 5 p.m .

He ordered Arranging his forces to pursue Hostile_encounter the Japanese ships , which they caught and destroyed Destroying in a small skirmish Hostile_encounter near Happo .