Historedia
Person

Yi Sun-sin

Events
2
Episodes
4
Years
1597–1598

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Yi Sun-sin, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Naval Engagements of the Imjin War in 1597

    1597

    Role: Korean Admiral

    1. August 28, 1597 · ChilcheollyangBattle of Chilcheollyang

      Japanese fleet ambushes the Joseon navy on August 28, 1597.

    2. October 26, 1597 · Myeongnyang StraitBattle of Myeongnyang

      Yi Sun-sin defeats a large Japanese fleet in the Myeongnyang Strait.

  2. Battle of Noryang

    1598

    Role: Joseon Admiral

    1. December 15, 1598 · Sachon Bay, Noryang StraitJapanese Fleet Positioning

      Japanese forces amassed in Sachon Bay to link up with other units for withdrawal.

    2. December 16, 1598 · Noryang StraitBattle of Noryang

      Allied fleets defeated the Japanese navy, destroying or capturing over half their ships.

Sources

  1. Yi Sun-sin Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-14
  2. Battle of Myeongnyang Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-21
  3. Battle of Noryang Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-20