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Yi Sun-sin (April 28 1545 ? December 16 1598), also commonly transliterated Yi Soon-shin , earned fame as a Korean naval leader noted for his victories against the Japanese navy during the Japanese invasions of Korea (1592-1598) during the Joseon Dynasty. Yi is also known for his innovation of the Turtle ships Turtle ships, early armoured warships, represent the world.'s first metal ship.
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Jin nam-guanThis big pavilion-area was just the headquarter of Jeollajoasu-yeong
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Chung min-saChungminsa enshrines General Jeon Sangui's portrait and mortuary tablet.
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Heung guk-sa Heung-guk-sa was founded in 1195 by the great master Chineul Bojo-guksa
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Seok cheon-sa located to the west of Chungminsa Temple, has close historic links..
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Seon-soit is presumed that the Turtle ships were built in 3 shipyards..
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