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Yi Sun-sin (Korean: 이순신; Hanja: 李舜臣; Korean pronunciation: [i.sʰun.ɕin]; April 28, 1545 – December 16, 1598 [1]) was a Korean admiral and military general known for his victories against the Japanese navy during the Imjin War in the Joseon period.
Yi Sun-sin was born on January 30, 1554, in Siheung, Gyeonggi Province. In September 1577, he passed the military examination ( 무과 ; 武科 ), winning the first place in archery. [ 1 ] After serving as a Herald ( 선전관 ; 宣傳官 ), he was appointed the magistrate of Gangjin in 1582. [ 2 ]
The day after the Battle of Sacheon, Admiral Yi Sun-shin had his fleet rest in the open sea off Saryang where they would have the tactical advantage were the Japanese to execute a counterattack. Admiral Yi once again summoned his resting fleet to arms the morning of July 10 (lunar June 2) when he received a report that 21 Japanese ships were ...
Yi Sun-sin or Lee Soon-shin may also refer to: Yi Sun-sin (1545–1598), also known as Chungmugong, a Korean commander ROKS Chungmugong Yi Sun-sin (DDH-975), a Chungmugong Yi Sun-sin-class destroyer; Yi Sun-sin (born 1554) (1554–1611), also known as Muuigong, a Korean commander ROKS Yi Sun-sin (SS-068), a Chang Bogo-class submarine
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Yi Sun-sin's body was brought back to his home town in Asan to be buried next to his father, Yi Chong (in accordance with Korean tradition). The court gave him the posthumous rank of Minister of the Right. Shrines, both official and unofficial, were constructed in his honor. In 1643, Yi was given the title of chungmugong, "duke/lord of loyal ...
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On 15 August (8th day of the 7th lunar month), Yi Sun-sin's fleet encountered a Japanese scout vessel and gave chase but broke off after sighting a large fleet of Japanese warships in Gyonnaeryang Strait. Yi Sun-sin sent a small detachment forward to lure the Japanese fleet, and they took the bait, following them into open waters off Hansan ...