Yi Pongnam

Yi Pongnam was a Korean naval commander and politician of the Joseon period. He passed the military examination and attained the position of Byeongmajeoldosa for Jeolla Province. He served against the Japanese navy during the Japanese invasions of [Korea (1592–1598)|Imjin war]. His courtesy name was Subo.

Life

In 1588, Yi passed the military examination.
He is famed for his victories at the Battle of Woongchi and Ahndeokwon in 1592. He was killed on April 18, 1597 at the Siege of Namwon, aged 43.
The royal court eventually bestowed various honors upon him, including a posthumous title of Chungjanggong, an enrollment as a Seonmu Wonjong Gongsin, and two posthumous offices, Jwachanseong.