Yi Pongnam

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 (충장공, 忠壯公, Loyal Duke of brave), an enrollment as a Seonmu Wonjong Gongsin (), and two posthumous offices, Jwachanseong (좌찬성, 左讚成, Left Vice Prime Minister). == See also ==