YI Sun-sin (1545-1598)

Yi Sun-sin (1545-1598)

Yi Sun-sin (Korean: 이순신; Korean pronunciation: [i.sʰun.ɕin]; April 28, 1545 – December 16, 1598) was a Korean admiral and military general famed for his victories against the Japanese navy during the Imjin war in the Joseon period.[1]



Quotes·Quotations by YI Sun-sin


Actions


¶ 비록 내가 사라지더라도, 나와 같은 사람들의 행동이 뒤에 남을 것입니다.

Even if I disappear, the actions of people like me will stay behind.

General Yi wanted his actions to have an impact on future generations, even if he died.


Difficulty


¶ 강은 산이 뒤집혀도 흐른다.

Rivers flow even when mountains are turned upside down.

General Yi preached the belief that a united force can overcome any challenge.



Images


   
忠武公李舜臣像 (Chungmugong Yi Sun-sin Sang; "Portrait of Yi Sun-sin, Lord of Loyal Valor")    

 


[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yi_Sun-sin



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