Hello, this is the Korea National Souvenir Center.


What is April 28?

It is the birth of Chungmugong Yi Sun-sin.


Admiral Yi Sun-sin is a hero of the Imjin War 

and an important historical figure who is respected by the Korean people even in modern times.


On the birth of Chungmugong, let's take a look at the growth process and major accomplishments of Yi Sun-sin!




1. Growth Progress



Born in Geoncheon-dong, Seoul, Admiral Yi Sun'sin spent his childhood in Seoul, too.

He was active and clever, was good at archery and horse riding.


But as fits, he studied literature for mor than 10 years and prepared for the entrance examination.

So? In "A War Diary," Admiral Yi Sun-sin's writing style is very beautiful.

He prepared for the liberal arts, but after getting married, 

he changed his mind to learn martial arts and passed the stae examination at the age of 31.

This is 1576 years before the Japanese invasion of Korea, which was 16 years ago.

Then, let me introduce Admiral Yi Sun-sin's major naval battles!





2. Major naval battles and achievements



Admiral Yi Sun-sin made an unprecedented victory in the history of naval battles

by crushing the Japanese army that invaded our seas.

Let's take a look at the major battles he won during the Imjin War.



[The Battle of Okpo] It's the first naval battle held off the coast of Okpo in Geoje Island on May 7, 1592. It is the first time that Admiral Yi Sun-sin fought against Japanese soldiers! Admiral Yi Sun-sin made a big victory in the battle by defeating 26 Japanese ships.


[The Battle of Sacheonpo], which took place on May 29, 1592, was the first Battle of Sacheonpo. He led the enemy ship into a wide area and attacked 13 ships in a counterattack.


[The Battle of Hansando] that took place on July 8, 1592, is considered one of the three greatest battles along with Baejak and Jinju. Admiral Yi Sun-sin used a crane shaped like a crane's wings to wrap up the Japanese troops, then oured all of its firepower at once to destroy 66 Japanese ships. It is also one of the world's top four naval battles!


[At the Battle of Noryang] the last battle of the Japanese invasion of 1592, the United States defeated the retreating Japanese troops in alliance with the Myeong Dynasty army. Joseon naval forces sank more than 200 ships and captured more than 100 of them. But in this battle, Admiral Yi Sun-sin was shot by a Japanese soldier and killed. The anecdote, which said, "Don't tell my death to enemy because the war is urgent to fight!" is still very popular!




It's already the 473 years since the birth of Chungmugong this year.

Admiral Yi Sun-sin prepared the battle with a brave and wise strategy.

He was also a great leader who helped them figure out the minds and morale of the soldiers. 

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