First impressions of *Mending the Heavens and Washing the Sun*: The title is wonderful. I’m told it is a line from a report by Chen Lin, probably an old expression passed down from earlier times. The literary sensibility and scale of people in the past were remarkable. Highlights: An inexhaustible spring. Leadership speakers must wonder what they would have done without Yi Sun-sin. They would certainly have had a much harder time, searching desperately for an ideal example. The complete word

Even kindergarteners know Yi Sun-sin! But the author says we actually know surprisingly little about him—far too little. Ah... he was right. I really didn’t know much. Maybe because I enjoyed the movie *The Admiral: Roaring Currents* so much, Choi Min-sik’s image kept coming to mind as I read. I heard that Noh Byung-cheon advised on the film. With so much knowledge, and so little time in a movie, he must have had many stories he wanted to tell. He has gathered much of what he has learned in

For most Koreans, Admiral Yi Sun-sin is probably the first general they learn about as children. The word “turtle ship” comes to mind right away, along with the exploits shown in books and movies. Much of that information is inaccurate, though people often accept it as fact. The author is an expert on *The Art of War* and has studied Yi Sun-sin more deeply than anyone else in Korea, so he knows the facts. He has put those facts together in a book about Yi’s leadership. At first I thought it

Two things stood out to me as I read this book. First, I was amazed by Admiral Yi Sun-sin’s courage and devotion. His historic achievements came not simply from fighting ability, but from his strategy, tactics, and outstanding leadership. His abilities are beyond what people today could match, and his story reminded me of the importance of challenge and passion. Second, the book gave me a chance to reconsider and better understand our history and culture. Yi’s story is familiar, but the book

General Yi Sun-sin is someone every Korean can love and admire. This book sheds light on his life and explains in detail the lessons we can draw from it today. If you want to learn about leadership, it is worth considering his achievements and life. The book offers useful guidance for people already in management or positions of responsibility, as well as those building their careers. It focuses on Yi Sun-sin’s strategy and leadership, explaining how he maintained unity and won successive

You cannot tell the history of Korea without mentioning Admiral Yi Sun-sin. His principle was not “Even if we die, we must win,” but “First protect our people, then seek victory.” It still means a great deal to us. After Yi died in battle, Ming commander Chen Lin, who had fought alongside him, reportedly said, “Yi Sun-sin was a man of genius who could shape heaven and earth, and whose achievements mended the heavens and bathed the sun.” This means he had the insight and talent to foresee the

Admiral Yi Sun-sin repeatedly won naval victories against Toyotomi Hideyoshi’s offensive, even under harsh conditions, helping save Joseon from collapse. Yet people remember his accomplishments only through isolated episodes such as the Battle of Hansando, the Battle of Myeongnyang, and the Battle of Noryang; some diminish his abilities and achievements through distorted misconceptions. Across all times and places, perhaps no admiral has ever gone without a single defeat or lost even one ship.

The Imjin War was one of the most momentous events in Joseon history. I don’t know whether heroes make their era or their era makes heroes, but Yi Sun-sin’s presence and influence in early and mid-Joseon history are beyond words. The film *Noryang: Deadly Sea* recently came out. The Battle of Noryang was the final battle of the Imjin War, where Yi was killed in action. Ming commander Chen Lin, who fought with him, reportedly told King Seonjo: “Yi Sun-sin had the talent to shape heaven and earth

The Joseon navy’s remarkable victories over Japan during the Imjin War helped prevent Japan from completely conquering Korea. The Japanese army advanced rapidly on land, but Admiral Yi Sun-sin completely blockaded the Japanese navy at sea, cutting off its supply lines. Many novels, films, and books tell Yi’s story, but this one explains his strategy and leadership by drawing on passages from the familiar *The Art of War*. The author shows us that Yi possessed both the clear strategy a leader