The Admiral Who Saved a Kingdom With 13 Ships

Yi Sun-sin was a 16th century Korean admiral famed for his victories against the Japanese navy during the Imjin war. His most famous victory occurred at the Battle of Myeongnyang, despite being outnumbered 333 to 13. And this is how he died... A stray bullet from an enemy ship struck Admiral Yi. Sensing he'd die, and worried his death would demoralize his soldiers, the admiral said: "The war is at its height - wear my armor and beat my war drums. Do not announce my death." He died moments later,

Statue Of Admiral Yi Sun-sin - The Seoul Guide

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA – JULY 216 : Video shot of Gwanghwamun Square at sunset with Yi Sun-Sin Statue and people in view

Yi Sun Shin, the 16th-Century Korean Admiral, Is Still Revered Today