Statue of Admiral Yi Sun-Sin
Statue of Admiral Yi Sun-Sin
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Neighbourhood: Jongno 1.2.3.4 ga-dong
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- Gwanghwamun • 2 min walk
- Jonggak • 7 min walk
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Oldjack
Greater Melbourne, Australia29,233 contributions
Sept 2019
Admiral Yi Sun-Yin was a famous Korean Admiral, the inventor of the Turtle Ships and famous for his battles and beating the Japanese during the Imjin Wars. He lived from 1545 until 1598 and died of a gun shot wound in battle.His impressive large statue stands in Gwanghuaman Square and worth a look. Yi Sun-Sin improved on the Turtle Ships that had eleven cannons on each side, two each in the bow and stern and spikes on the roof to avoid being boarded.Some historians have put him alongside Horatio Nelson as a a ship-lover leader but that may be pushing it. Better than Horatio!.Nice Statue but not as nice as the column in London.
Written 18 October 2019
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Shahul Hameed S
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia1,044 contributions
Jul 2013 • Friends
The way the statue was build and the way stands, truly shows the greatness of the Admiral Yi Shun and his glory. The view is great with the mountain on the back. Sometimes you would see people coming and pay respect by putting flower near his statue.
Written 25 May 2014
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Shelliu
Hilton Head, SC4,081 contributions
May 2014 • Friends
Admiral Yi is a very famous Korean naval commander who supposedly outnumbered 133 warships to 13, and forced into a last stand with only his minimal fleet standing between the Japanese Army and Seoul. He was considered one of the most strategic commanders in history and it is amazing to see the statue and go to the museum to understand how much he was able to do with limited training and with strategy! It doesn't take long to visit and there are many great attractions nearby so it is worth a visit for sure.
Written 17 May 2014
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Agnieszka G
Linden, NJ126 contributions
Feb 2020
winter time it is not to good to explore almost ever where :-) But I liked to see places filmed n City Hunter :-)
Written 10 February 2020
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Rumples
Tucson, AZ11,760 contributions
Oct 2018 • Couples
I had never heard of this famous 16th-century Korean admiral until I visited Gwanghwamum Plaza, where his bronze statue anchors its southern end. But now I know that Admiral Yi Sun-Sin has a fascinating background, including incredible military achievements during the Imjin War (1592-96) when he defended Korea against Japanese invaders. Yi Sun-Sin invented the ironclad "turtle" ship. It was so successful that it took only a few to win a battle with hundreds of the enemy's traditional ships.
Sculptor Kim Se-jung's 1968 work depicts the war hero standing in armor, with a massive sword in the right hand. A miniature replica of the turtle ship appears just below the statue. The bronze and its high pedestal rise about 56 feet above the plaza. The 12:23 fountain nearby received its name from the 23 battles the admiral fought with 12 ships. It was not operating during my day visit in October, but I saw it in action with colored lights, passing by in a bus one night.
As a history buff, I enjoyed the small museum under the plaza devoted to Admiral Yi Sun-Sin and King Sejong.
Sculptor Kim Se-jung's 1968 work depicts the war hero standing in armor, with a massive sword in the right hand. A miniature replica of the turtle ship appears just below the statue. The bronze and its high pedestal rise about 56 feet above the plaza. The 12:23 fountain nearby received its name from the 23 battles the admiral fought with 12 ships. It was not operating during my day visit in October, but I saw it in action with colored lights, passing by in a bus one night.
As a history buff, I enjoyed the small museum under the plaza devoted to Admiral Yi Sun-Sin and King Sejong.
Written 7 November 2018
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dxtchy
Dubai, United Arab Emirates50 contributions
Nov 2016 • Solo
Statue of Admiral Yi Sun-Sin is also located in Gwanghwamun Square. Yi Sun-Sin was a mariner commander who lead soldiers in a sea battle against Japanese army.
Written 19 June 2017
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HarrisChai
Singapore, Singapore693 contributions
Nov 2014 • Couples
This statue commemorates the Korean Naval commander who defeated the Japanese in several key naval battles in the past. One of two grand statues at Gwanghwamun Square, the other being King Sejong the Great.
Written 8 March 2015
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598saml
Sydney130 contributions
Apr 2014 • Solo
One will not miss Admiral Yi Sun-sin, an impressive raised statue that commemorates the famed naval commander in the Joseon Dynasty. You can visit this, the Statue of Sejong the Great, the main gate at Gyeongbokgung and Gyeongbokgung in one go.
Written 22 April 2014
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Jeremy M
San Francisco, CA237 contributions
Apr 2014 • Couples
I don't want to disrespect the history and or what Admiral Yi Sun Shin represents to South Korea, but from a tourist standpoint you wouldn't miss much if you did not see it during your visit to Seoul.
In all fairness, I did not go at night to see it and it might have been way cooler to see it then. During the day, it's just another statue in a crowded tourist area. If you're in the area, you should check it out, if not, you're not missing much. Cheers!
In all fairness, I did not go at night to see it and it might have been way cooler to see it then. During the day, it's just another statue in a crowded tourist area. If you're in the area, you should check it out, if not, you're not missing much. Cheers!
Written 20 April 2014
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Vilmante777
London, UK354 contributions
Apr 2014
Great monument build not far from Sejong the Great, in square near Performing Art Studio & USA Embassy.
Written 12 April 2014
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