| 1 | Here in the capital, residents and tourists alike gaze in awe at Yi's towering effigy, with its backdrop of the presidential residence and northern mountains in the distance. | |
| 2 | 1597 - Yi Sun-sin leads 12 ships of the Korean fleet against an invasion by 133 Japanese ships. The Koreans sink 31 enemy ships and force a Japanese retreat. | |
| 3 | Those critical of the statue in Seoul of 16th century naval commander Yi Sun-sin ask: Isn't the admiral's armor more Chinese in style? | |
| 4 | Admiral Yi Sun-sin torpedoed 26 out of 50 Japanese ships gaining victory in the Okpo naval battle. A memorial hall, shrine, tower and Okporu Pavilion are located at the commemorative park. |
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