Lee Jin-eung (1847–1896) was a Confucian scholar of late Joseon and the leader of the Chuncheon militia, who led an armed resistance against Japanese forces.
In January 1896, during the Eulmi Uprising, Lee Jin-eung joined forces with Yu Jung-ak, Yu Jung-rak, and Yu Bong-seok to raise a militia in Chuncheon.
The Chuncheon militia captured government offices and destroyed the shrine of pro-Japanese official Min Du-ho.
Lee So-eung was later appointed as the militia leader, but after the defeat of the Chuncheon militia, Lee Jin-eung succeeded him and continued fighting against the government forces.
On February 8, 1896, Lee Jin-eung was killed in battle at Yaksa Temple.
In recognition of his contributions, the South Korean government awarded him a Presidential Citation in 1963 and posthumously conferred the Order of Merit for National Foundation (Patriotic Medal) in 1991.
