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The Memorial Shrine was built in order to
pay tribute to Admiral Yi Sun-Shin. He lived
from 1548 to 1598.
He devoted his life to protecting the country.
The country was in danger during the early
stages of the Joseon Dynasty because a power
struggles between the powerful courtiers and
the threat on an invasion from the outside.
The foot of Banghwasan, which is amountain
in Baekam-Ri, was the place where the Admiral
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In 1706, the 32nd year of King
Sukjong’s reign and 108 years after the death
of Admiral Yi, the shrine was built in Baekam-Ri.
In 1707 King Sukjong called the tablet “The
Memorial Shrine”.
The incense fire, for cherishing the memory
of the Admiral Yi, has not been extinguished
for almost 200 years since then.
The tomb and land were nearly at stake of
being handed over to the Japanese while under
Japanese rule.
During that time period, The Dong-A Daily
News Agency and an association, to preserve
the relics of Admiral Yi, planned to rebuild
the shrine in 1932 with the contribution of
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A ceremony remembering the
birth of Admiral Yi has been performed every
year on April 28 cherishing his memory since
its liberation in 1945.
In 1966, the sacred Memorial Shrine was renovated
for the purpose of cherishing the sublime
virtue and loyalty of Admiral Yi as well as
to hand over his performances forever.
The sanctification project continued until
1974.
We must learn a lesson from the spirit of
Admiral Yi. It represents the spirit that
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well as the creativity and frontier
spirit.The spirit that the forewarned is forearmed.
Highlighted in our history forever are the magnificent
spirits left to us. These are illustrated by a
number of distinguished performances about the
seven years of war pertaining to the Japanese
invasion of 1592. We will respect and follow the
patriotism that Admiral Yi consistently observed
throughout his entire life.
The major facilities include: the main shrine
that cherishes the portrait of Admiral Yi, the
old house where Admiral Yi was brought up, the
archery field where Admiral Yi shot arrows and
practiced military arts, the Hongsalmun gate and
the tomb of Yi Myeon, Admiral Yi’s third son.
The Relics Center displays a number of his relics
which include, “The War Diary,” and an imitation
of “The Myeongjopalsapum.” The original one is
at the shrine Chungryeolsa in Tongyeong.
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