Boseong County Successfully Concludes the 1st Yeolseonru Yi Sunshin Academic Seminar

"Boseong Yeolseonru and Yi Sunshin's Sangyusibi Memorial" as the Main Theme

Boseong County in South Jeolla Province (Governor Kim Cheolwoo) announced on the 27th that the '1st Yeolseonru Yi Sunshin Academic Seminar' was successfully held at Yeolseonru in Yeolseonru Park, Boseong-eup, from the 24th to the 26th.

Yeolseonru is known as the place where Admiral Yi Sunshin pledged to rebuild the Joseon Navy by submitting a memorial to King Seonjo in 1597, stating, "I still have twelve warships left."

'The 1st Yeolseonru Yi Sunshin Academic Seminar.' (From right in the photo) Research Fellow Kim Sanguk, Senior Researcher Jung Hyunchang, Former Director of Jeollanamdo Yi Sunshin Research Institute No Giuk, Former MBN-TV Public Relations Manager Han Donghun, Production Director of Mudeung Ilbo Lee Yonggyu, Publisher of Namak Newspaper Park Ilhun. Provided by Boseong County

This academic seminar was co-hosted by the Honam Institute of Chonnam National University and the Jeollanam-do Yi Sunshin Research Institute. Over 100 local figures and residents, including Kim Cheolwoo, Governor of Boseong County, Kim Kyungyeol, Chairman of Boseong County Council, and Chae Heeseol, Director of the Boseong Cultural Center, attended the event.

The pre-event featured a performance titled "Yi Sunshin Sangyusibi," which drew much attention. A troupe of twelve artists elevated the historical symbolism of Yeolseonru by artistically depicting the general's resolve through performances such as "Yi Sunshin Victory Song," "Victory Dance," and "Sangyusibi Ganggangsullae."

The seminar was moderated by Park Jeongjung, Director of the Boseong Yi Sunshin Culture Research Institute, with Kim Byungin, former Vice President of Chonnam National University, serving as chair. Three keynote presentations followed.

In the first presentation, No Giuk, Director of the Jeollanam-do Yi Sunshin Research Institute, focused on "Boseong Yeolseonru and Yi Sunshin's Sangyusibi Memorial," providing a detailed historical verification and interpretation of the memorial's drafting.

In the second presentation, Jung Hyunchang, Senior Researcher at the Chonnam National University Cultural Heritage Research Institute, examined "The Place Names of Yi Sunshin's Garrisons in Boseong," verifying the routes based on literature and topographical analysis, particularly focusing on Myeonggyo Village (Baeksajeong) and Gunhak Village (Gunyeonggumi).

In the third presentation, Kim Sanguk, Research Fellow at the Mokpo University Island Culture Research Institute, discussed "The Activities of Boseong's Righteous Army during the Imjin War," highlighting the spirit of resistance and patriotism of Boseong's militia who fought and died in battles in places such as Namwon, Seongju, and Jinju.

The group discussion featured Han Donghun, former MBN-TV Public Relations Manager, Lee Yonggyu, Production Director of Mudeung Ilbo, and Park Ilhun, Publisher of Namak Newspaper.

Governor Kim Cheolwoo stated, "The Yeolseonru Yi Sunshin Academic Seminar is the first step in academically illuminating the historical ties between Admiral Yi Sunshin and Boseong, and in passing on his spirit to future generations. We will continue to develop Yeolseonru as a historical and cultural landmark of Boseong that attracts visitors from across the country."