1. Yi Sun-sin is a prominent figure in Korean history, with landmarks, awards, and towns named after him, as well as numerous films and documentaries about his achievements.
10 Facts About Yi Sun-sin
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Yi Sun-sin was born in Geoncheon-dong, Hanseong to Yi Chong and a lady of the Ch'ogye Pyon clan.
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Yi Sun-sin carried a bow and arrows and would pretend to shoot at anyone, even adults, if he thought they acted unfairly.
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Yi Sun-sin is said to have impressed the judges with his archery, but failed to pass the test when he broke a leg during the cavalry section.
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Yi Sun-sin subsequently began to strengthen the province's navy with a series of reforms, including the construction of the turtle ship.
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However, Yi Sun-sin was able to stay informed on all his enemy's activities.
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Yi Sun-sin was a truly great commander and a master of the naval tactics of three hundred years ago.
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Yi Sun-sin was posthumously granted the title of Prince of Deokpung.
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Prominent statues of Admiral Yi have been erected in the middle of Sejongno in central Seoul and at Busan Tower in Busan.
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Additionally, a street in downtown Seoul is named after him, and the Yi Sun-sin Bridge was built near Yeosu and opened to traffic on May 10,2012, becoming the longest suspension bridge in Korea.