"Your Highness,
I still have twelve battleships!"
This is what Yi Sun-shin told the Korean King during a war against Japan in the Joseon Dynasty period, showing his determination to go on to war, despite overwhelmingly unfavorable conditions, with hope and without fear. With strong willpower, Yi rescued the endangered country of Korea and protected the peace in East Asia by achieving ... more
I still have twelve battleships!"
This is what Yi Sun-shin told the Korean King during a war against Japan in the Joseon Dynasty period, showing his determination to go on to war, despite overwhelmingly unfavorable conditions, with hope and without fear. With strong willpower, Yi rescued the endangered country of Korea and protected the peace in East Asia by achieving ... more
Error: On November 19, 1598, Admiral Yi was shot during the final battle of the war when he broke an armistice ... more
Error: On September 16, 1597, he led 12 turtle ships against 133 Japanese ships in the Myongnyang Strait ... more
Trip to
Hansado Island
Admiral Yi Sun-shin
Imjin war
Imjin war broke out when Battle-trained Japanese invaded under control of Toyotomi Hideyoshi invaded Korean ... more
Imjin war broke out when Battle-trained Japanese invaded under control of Toyotomi Hideyoshi invaded Korean ... more
International Reputation of Yi Sun-shin
It is always difficult for Englishmen to admit that Nelson ever had an equal in his profession, ...
- Ballard, G. A. (George Alexander) ... more
It is always difficult for Englishmen to admit that Nelson ever had an equal in his profession, ...
- Ballard, G. A. (George Alexander) ... more
Inspire Koreans in the 21st Century
The Great Admiral Yi Sun-shin is the man to inspire Koreans in the 21st century. If a foreigner ... more
The Great Admiral Yi Sun-shin is the man to inspire Koreans in the 21st century. If a foreigner ... more
Domestic Reputation of Yi Sun-shin
"The foundation stone for my ancestors to recover our country was only the power of Chungmugong "
- King Jeongjo (1752-1800) ... more
"The foundation stone for my ancestors to recover our country was only the power of Chungmugong "
- King Jeongjo (1752-1800) ... more
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■ Life
Throughout the Imjin War, Admiral Yi Sun-shin was a preeminent warrior who was never defeated in at least 23 battles under his command for seven years. However, he was not just a brilliant commander, he was also a true leader who wholeheartedly loved his country and its people, and sacrificed himself to protect them. Hence, Koreans regard him as one of the greatest heroes of Korean history ... more
■ Places
Hyeonchungsa Shrine in Asan
The Hyeonchungsa Shrine was built in 1706 to commemorate Admiral Yi Sun-shin. It displays many relics of Yi, including Nanjung Ilgi (Yi’s war diary) and Imjin Jangcho (Yi’s war report). The old house where Yi spent his childhood and youth is preserved within this shrine. It is located in Yeomchi-eup, Asan-si, Chungcheongnam-do ... more
The Hyeonchungsa Shrine was built in 1706 to commemorate Admiral Yi Sun-shin. It displays many relics of Yi, including Nanjung Ilgi (Yi’s war diary) and Imjin Jangcho (Yi’s war report). The old house where Yi spent his childhood and youth is preserved within this shrine. It is located in Yeomchi-eup, Asan-si, Chungcheongnam-do ... more
■ Battles
The battle of Okpo
It was the first his battle against Japanese fleet during Imjin war period. He sent spy ships to eastern sea off Busan port. He didn’t depart his naval base until he confirmed Japanese fleet’s scale and tactics. On May 7, his fleet and Won gyun’s fleet departed together and sailed to okpo port. ... more
It was the first his battle against Japanese fleet during Imjin war period. He sent spy ships to eastern sea off Busan port. He didn’t depart his naval base until he confirmed Japanese fleet’s scale and tactics. On May 7, his fleet and Won gyun’s fleet departed together and sailed to okpo port. ... more
