Chen Lin was a Ming naval commander from Guangdong who rose to prominence late in the 16th century.
When Ming intervened in the Imjin War, Chen Lin was sent to Korea with a fleet to help counter Japanese naval power and secure sea routes.
He cooperated with Yi Sun-sin in the final campaigns, most notably at the Battle of Noryang in 1598, where their combined fleets attacked retreating Japanese forces.
Chen Lin's role highlights how the Imjin War was not only a conflict between Japan and Korea but also a larger regional struggle involving Ming China.