충무공이순신

After the Myeongryang Battle, the Japan retreated far distance away from the main naval quarter of Admiral Yi sun-shin in Woongcheon. Admiral Yi sun-shin gathered naval force, battle ships, military supplies, and weapons to move the main naval quarter to the east. On February 17, 1958, the Admiral established the commanding headquarter in Gogeumdo to protect the sea from the Gonisi Ukinaga Command and rebuild the naval force. After establishing the commanding headquarter in Gogeumdo, the Admiral was able to obtain the military supply in food for the next battle since Gogeumdo had many plane area for people were able to farm in the area. After the great victory of the Myeongryang Battle, numerous refugees of war came to this island. The Admiral was able to re-organize the navy with them. According to Jingbirok, Admiral Yi sun-shin trained some 8,000 refugees and he had his share of concerns for military supplies and food.

The fleet of Ming Dynasty joined the fleet of Yi sun-shin on July 16. Thereafter, the Joseon-Ming United Forces had numerous large and small battles together. After the death of Toyotomi on August 18, the Japanese royal court ordered the Japanese force in Joseon to retreat by November. Gonisi Ukinaga attempted to retreat, but he was caught on the gateway by the Joseon-Ming United Forces and could not escape. Then, Gonisi Yukinaga tried to bribe Jin Lin and sent his ships to other camps of the Japanese forces. The generals under Yi sun-shin knew of the fact and informed the same to the Admiral. The Admiral held the meeting with his generals and determined to march into Noryang.

The battle in Noryang

On November 18, the Fleet of Yi sun-shin went on to the sea of Noryang to wait for the fleet of Simazu that came to the area in response to the request of Gonisi Ukinaga. The fleet of Jin Lin could not come to the terms with Gonisi Yukinaga that it joined with the Fleet of Yi sun-shin to fight.

At that time, the wind was blowing northwest and the Joseon-Ming United Forces was able to enjoy the advantages. The Joseon-Ming United Forces attacked the Japan with the canons on the ship. Soon, the Japanese battle ships caught the fire and attempted to retreat. While retreating, the Japan was surrounded in the port. The Japanese forces had fiercely fought to escape the port. In the middle of the battle, Admiral Yi sun-shin died from the gun shot wound with his son, Yi Hoe looking on. The Admiral left one of his great remarks before his death in "Do not let my death be known."