Yi Sun-sin

Yi Sun-sin (March 8, 1545 ? November 19,1598), was a famous Korean naval leader. As the Lord High Admiral of the Korean fleet under the Joseon Dynasty, Yi Sun-Sin led the fight against the Japanese during their first invasion of Korea during April 1592 in the Seven-Year War. He turned back the enemy fleet of Japanese invaders with his innovative turtle ships, and became to many Koreans a national hero.

See also

• List of Korea-related topics
• List of Koreans
• History of Korea
• Seven-Year War
• Battle of Hansan