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Yi Sun-sin

Yi Sun-sin (; ; April 28, 1545 – December 16, 1598) was a Korean admiral and military general famed for his victories against the Japanese navy during the Imjin war in the Joseon period.

The exact number of naval engagements conducted by Admiral Yi against the Japanese is a subject of historical debate. However, he is widely believed to have seen combat in at least 23 victorious naval engagements during the war. In most of these battles, he was outnumbered and lacked the necessary supplies. His most famous victory occurred at the Battle of Myeongnyang, where he successfully led a Korean fleet of 13 ships against a Japanese fleet of at least 133. Yi died from a gunshot wound at the Battle of Noryang, the last major battle of the Imjin War, on December 16, 1598.

Yi is regarded as one of the greatest naval commanders in history, with commentators praising his strategic vision, intelligence, innovations, and personality (see military evaluation). He is one of the most renowned historical figures in Korea, with multiple landmarks, awards, and towns named after him, as well as numerous films and documentaries centered on his exploits. His seven-year personal records of the war, collectively known as the ''Nanjung Ilgi'', are listed as part of UNESCO's Memory of the World initiative. Provided by Wikipedia