Goheung County to Host Special Lecture on September 30 with Admiral Yi Sun-sin Expert Minwoong Lee

Re-examining 'The Life and Leadership of Yi Sun-sin'
with Insights from Over 420 Years of History

Goheung County, Jeonnam Gwangju Metropolitan City, announced that on September 30 at 3:00 p.m., a special lecture on the theme of 'Life and Leadership of Yi Sun-sin' will be held at the Kim Yeon-soo Auditorium in the Goheung Culture Center, inviting Minwoong Lee, a renowned domestic expert on Admiral Yi Sun-sin and Imjin War naval history, and former professor at the Republic of Korea Naval Academy, to speak to county residents.

This lecture revolves around two major key topics. First, it will re-examine the image of Admiral Yi Sun-sin, familiar to the public, from a historical perspective, taking time to explore his full life, lineage, and achievements based on more than 420 years of accumulated research and newly uncovered historical records.

'Lecture on Life and Leadership of Yi Sun-sin' poster. Provided by Goheung County

The second topic will highlight 'the essence and core factors of successful leadership', rigorously analyzed from the perspective of a historian who has devoted his life to uncovering new historical sources.

In particular, since the lecture is held in Goheung—home to Cholla Left Navy Headquarter's main base and the four outposts (Heungyanghyeon, Nokdojin, Balpojin, Sadojin, Yeodojin) that played a key role under Admiral Yi during the Imjin War, and a bedrock for naval victory—it is expected to be a meaningful occasion for the local community to deeply reflect on Admiral Yi's spirit of national defense and his legacy of victory.

Professor Minwoong Lee, the speaker, graduated as the 43rd class of the Republic of Korea Naval Academy and earned his Ph.D. with research on the Imjin War naval campaigns. From 1991 to 2022, he served as a professor at the Naval Academy, dedicating his entire career to studying Yi Sun-sin, and is recognized as a leading authority on naval history.

He has published numerous academic books and papers, including the biography 'Yi Sun-sin Pyeongjeon' (selected as an Excellent Humanities Book by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism), and has actively communicated with the public by appearing on major broadcasts, such as KBS's 'History Journal The Day.'

An official from the County’s Culture and Sports Division said, "We hope this event will be a valuable opportunity for the public to experience the in-depth research achievements of a scholar who has devoted his life to Admiral Yi Sun-sin, and to discover the true value of leadership needed in our society today."

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