A group of farmers in Jinju in Gyeongsang province rise up against oppressive provincial officials and wealthy landowners in 1862, half a century after the Korean peasant rebellion led by Hong was put down.

This uprising is directly attributable to the exploitation of destitute farmers by Baek Nak-sin, a newly appointed military commander who has jurisdiction over the western half of Gyeongsang province.

Yi Yun-myeong and Yu Gye-chun organizes the farmers in Jinju to riot against Baek and other corrupt officials and wealthy landlords.

The rebels kill local government functionaries and set fire to government buildings.