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.

Though little-known in the West, Korean Admiral Yi Sun-Shin (1545–1598) is a major figure in Korean and Japanese history. His technological and strategic innovations sparked a revolution in Asian naval warfare and initiated both the “modern” naval force and style of combat.

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Yi Sun-shin is praised most highly among them as the national hero who protected the nation against Japan’s invasion as he won battles with Japan during the Imjin Waeran (Japanese invasion of Korea in 1592) and was widely known through sources such as many literary works as well as history records.

Tortured twice by his own king and jealous superiors, the Nanjung Ilgi conveys Yi’s daily resilience and lifelong dedication to his people. From the harsh camp life and decaying state of Korean morale to Yi’s innovative Turtle Ship, Crane Wing formation, and relentless counterattacks, experience the Imjin War one day at a time.

Summary • Nanjung Ilgi (War Diary of Admiral Yi Sun-sin) is the journal of Yi Sun-sin (1545–1598), one of the most revered heroes of the Korean people, written during the Japanese invasions of 1592–1598.

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2023年6月15日 · This study examines the actions of Yi Sun-sin of Chungmugong and the military thought that emerged through war with a modern perspective on military thought theory. The scope of the study is a prior s...

Handwritten journal of Admiral Yi Sun-sin, written during the Japanese invasions of 1592-1598. It consists of seven volumes of notes written almost daily from January 1592 through November 1598, until the days before Yi Sun-si was killed on the cusp of a decisive victory, in the last sea battle of the war.

Nanjung Ilgi (War Diary of Admiral Yi Sun-sin) is the journal of Yi Sun-sin (1545-1598), one of the most revered heroes of the Korean people, written during the Japanese invasions of 1592-1598. The diary consists of seven volumes of notes written almost daily from January 1592 through November 1598, until days before Yi was killed, on the cusp ...