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Where did Admiral Yi die?

  • Battle of Noryang

  • Battle of Jiksan

  • Battle of Hangju

  • Battle of Haengju

Answer

Admiral Yi Sun-sin died in the Battle of Noryang in 1598, while he was leading the Korean navy in a victory over the Japanese navy. He was killed by a Japanese sniper while on the deck of his flagship. His death was a great loss for Korea, as he was one of the most talented and successful naval commanders in history.
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