Korean Life & Culture History

IMJIN WAR SERIES Admiral Yi Sun-sin's story ends the way much of his career unfolded: in active combat, leadin…

IMJIN WAR SERIES Military commanders are often remembered for their battlefield achievements, but Admiral Yi Sun-s…

IMJIN WAR SERIES Few military commanders in world history have left behind as detailed a personal record as Admira…

IMJIN WAR SERIES Some of history's most memorable figures are remembered not only for their achievements, but …

IMJIN WAR SERIES Winning battles is one thing. Winning them consistently, against larger forces, while managing tr…

IMJIN WAR SERIES Long before Admiral Yi Sun-sin became a legendary naval commander, he gained his first real comba…

IMJIN WAR SERIES Passing Joseon Korea's military civil service examination was no small achievement, and for Y…

IMJIN WAR SERIES Before he became Korea's most celebrated naval commander, Yi Sun-sin was simply a boy growing…

IMJIN WAR SERIES Few figures in Korean history are as widely admired as Admiral Yi Sun-sin. His name is attached t…