Joseon · Historical figure
Yi Eokgi
1561–1597
A naval commander killed at Chilcheollyang in the Imjin War.
Key events
A naval commander killed at Chilcheollyang in the Imjin War. He joined early naval operations but died at Chilcheollyang.
Legacy
He joined early naval operations but died at Chilcheollyang. His career highlights multiple commanders and the wider fleet's crisis beyond Yi Sun-sin alone.