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옥포대첩기념공원

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Gyeongsangnam-do

옥포대첩기념공원

임진왜란 발발 이후 충무공 이순신장군이 첫 승전한 옥포해전을 기념하고 충무공정신을 후세에 길이 계승하기 위하여 조성한 기념공원이다

ROOTIconic stop curated by Korea Tourism Organization

Why go

Okpo Daecheop Memorial Park is a public institutional memorial park in Geoje, Gyeongsangnam-do, dedicated to the 1592 Battle of Okpo (Okpo Daecheop) — Admiral Yi Sun-sin's first major naval victory of the Imjin War, in which he destroyed a substantial Japanese naval force in the strait off Okpo Island. The Okpo battle is widely considered the foundational naval engagement that established Yi Sun-sin's reputation as one of Korea's most-celebrated military commanders. The park combines memorial-and-historical infrastructure with walking paths, viewing decks, interpretive panels covering the battle's strategic context and outcome, and connections to the broader Geoje-area Yi Sun-sin heritage. Best paired with broader Geoje Island Yi Sun-sin itineraries.

Quick highlights

  • Public institutional memorial park in Geoje on 1592 Battle of Okpo
  • Admiral Yi Sun-sin's first major naval victory of the Imjin War
  • Destroyed substantial Japanese naval force in strait off Okpo
  • Foundational naval engagement establishing Yi Sun-sin's reputation
  • Pairs with broader Geoje Island Yi Sun-sin itineraries

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