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Yi Ok-ki

Type Figure Region Joseon Time 1561–1597 Also known as Lord Chungui、Deukhin

Yi Ok-ki (1561–1597), courtesy name Deukhin, pen name Chungui, a Joseon naval commander who served as Jeolla Right Navy Commander from the early 1590…

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  1. 1583–1587Hanseong · HanseongYi Ok-ki entered office through the military examination and served in the Hanseong guards, learning archery, horsemanship, and battle formations; his bravery and combat skill earned recognition, laying the foundation for his later command of the navy.
  2. 1589–1590Boseong · Jeolla Right ProvinceYi Ok-ki was appointed Jeolla Right Navy Commander, dividing command of the Jeolla navy with Left Navy Commander Yi Sun-sin, responsible for training warships, stockpiling provisions, and strengthening patrols and defenses along the southern coast.
  3. 1590–1591Jeolla Province coast · Jeolla ProvinceAs the threat of Japanese invasion approached, Yi Ok-ki and Yi Sun-sin conferred on joint operations for the left and right navies, repaired warships, drilled naval formations, and heightened vigilance at key points such as Jindo and Yeonggwang, completing prewar military preparations.

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