{"id":281,"date":"2025-10-21T11:01:53","date_gmt":"2025-10-21T03:01:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.malaysiatravelpedia.com\/theia\/?p=281"},"modified":"2025-10-21T11:03:30","modified_gmt":"2025-10-21T03:03:30","slug":"statue-of-admiral-yi-sun-shin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.malaysiatravelpedia.com\/theia\/?p=281","title":{"rendered":"Statue of Admiral Yi Sun-Shin"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Statue of Admiral Yi Sun-Shin is a commanding landmark situated in the heart of Seoul&#8217;s Gwanghwamun Square.<sup><\/sup> Erected in 1968, this impressive bronze statue honors Admiral Yi Sun-Sin (1545\u20131598), one of Korea&#8217;s most revered national heroes.<sup><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Admiral Yi is celebrated for his strategic genius and undefeated naval record during the Japanese invasions of Korea in the late 16th century.<sup><\/sup> He is famous for employing innovative tactics and technologically superior vessels, like the iconic <em>Geobukseon<\/em> (Turtle Ship), a model of which stands before the statue.<sup><\/sup> The base features a fountain, known as the 12.23 Fountain, commemorating the 23 victories he achieved with just 12 warships.<sup><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Standing proudly, the statue embodies the courage and patriotism that helped repel foreign invaders and secure the nation&#8217;s sovereignty.<sup><\/sup> It is a potent symbol of Korean resilience and military prowess, often visited by citizens reflecting on their history and national pride.<sup><\/sup> The statue is located near the Statue of King Sejong the Great, forming a historical nexus in the city center.<sup><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Statue of Admiral Yi Sun Shin \ucda9\ubb34\uacf5 \uc774\uc21c\uc2e0 \ub3d9\uc0c1 in Seoul, South Korea\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/cmQKcjd9drs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; 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