**Last updated on: 15 October 2020**
In my blog post dated 6 May 2017 on Korean banknotes, you may learn more about some famous Korean historical figures through their portraits on the banknotes. In fact, you also have the chance to do so when you’re walking around in South Korea – some of the roads are named after some great Korean historical figures. In this blog post, I will share some examples with you. Continue reading
**Last updated on: 15 October 2020**
Question: How is the famous Korean Admiral Yi Sun-shin (이순신) like David, the shepherd boy who defeated Goliath?
Answer: Like David, Admiral Yi Sun-shin confronted and defeated a giant.
The story about the defeat of the giant, Goliath, by David is well-known. In South Korea, this summer, the blockbuster movie ‘The Admiral: Roaring Currents’ has reminded people of a similar story about the Korean national hero, Admiral Yi Sun-shin. Continue reading
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