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Yi Sunsin
Yi Sunsin (April 25 1545 – December 16 1598), also commonly transliterated Yi Sun-shin or Yi Soon-shin, was a Korean naval leader noted for his victories against the Japanese navy during the Japanese invasions of Korea (1592-1598) during the Joseon Dynasty. He led the victories as the Lord High Admiral (Samdo Sugun Tongjesa) of the Korean Naval fleet during Japan's April 1592 invasion.
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