There will be a Festival held for Celebrating the Birth of General Yi Sun-shin in Geon Cheon dong (In Hyeon dong, now) where he was born. There will be many events; Parade, Floating Geobuk ship, Experience tradition archery etc..
Who is this guy? Well for starters you’ve probably seen his statue before in Gwanghamun, and below is a small bio of this famous Korean historical icon.
(via Wikipedia)
Yi Sun-sin (April 28, 1545 – December 16, 1598, Korean: 이순신, Hanja: 李舜臣) was a Korean naval commander noted for his victories against the Japanese navy during the Japanese invasions of Korea (1592-1598) in the Joseon Dynasty. His title of Samdo Sugun Tongjesa (Hangul : 삼도수군통제사, Hanja :三道水軍統制使), literally meaning “Naval Commander of the Three Provinces” was to remain as the title of the commander of the operating arm of the Korean navy until 1896. Yi is also known for his innovative use of the turtle ship. He is reputed to be one of the few admirals to have been victorious in every naval battle (of at least 23) in which he commanded.[1]
Yi was killed by a single bullet in the Battle of Noryang on December 16, 1598. And while he died, he said “Do not let my death be known” (lest the friendly forces lose morale/the enemy gain morale). The royal court eventually bestowed various honors upon him, including a posthumous title of Chungmugong (충무공, 忠武公, Martial Lord of Loyalty), an enrollment as a Seonmu Ildeung Gongsin (선무일등공신, 宣武一等功臣, First-class military order of merit during the reign of Seonjo), and two posthumous offices, Yeonguijeong (영의정, 領議政, Prime Minister), and the Deokpung Buwongun (덕풍부원군, 德豊府院君, The Prince of the Court from Deokpung). He also received the title of Yumyeong Sugun Dodok (유명 수군 도독, Admiral of the Fleet of Ming China) posthumously, by the Emperor of Ming. Yi remains as a venerated hero among Koreans today.
Event Website: http://tour.junggu.seoul.kr/event/event_leefesti.php
Phone: 02-2260-4212
Location: Chunmu art hall, Cheong gye cheon
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