閑山島月明夜上戍楼、撫大刀深愁時
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The Korean naval commander who defeated the Japanese navy in every engagement during the Imjin War
The Korean naval commander who defeated the Japanese navy in every engagement during the Imjin War (1592-1598), achieving an unprecedented 23-0 combat record. Yi Sun-sin's combination of tactical innovation (the turtle ship), terrain exploitation, and indomitable will in the face of political persecution makes him Korea's greatest national hero and one of history's finest admirals.
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