Tomb of Yi Sun-sin
Tomb in Asan, South Korea
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The tomb of the Korean admiral Yi Sun-sin (Korean: 이충무공묘; Hanja: 李忠武公墓) is located in Eumbong-myeon, Asan, South Korea. On January 21, 1963, it was designated Historic Site of South Korea No. 112.[1]
| Tomb of Yi Sun-sin | |
|---|---|
The tomb (2013) | |
 Interactive map of Tomb of Yi Sun-sin | |
| 36.8574°N 127.0118°E | |
| Location | Eumbong-myeon, Asan, South Korea |
| Designated | 1963-01-21 |
| Reference no. | 112 |
Yi defended Korea during the 1592–1598 Imjin War and died in combat.[2] Yi was originally buried in his hometown.[1] Sixteen years later, the tomb was moved to its current location.[2] His tomb is circular and has a tumulus over it. Yi and his wife are buried in the tomb. His tombstone is a later addition; it was engraved in 1707 (Korean calendar).[1] The tomb is surrounded by various stone statues and monuments.[2]