Yi Sun-sin Festival Ended
Apr 25, 2026 · Seoul
| Dates | Apr 25, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Venue | Around Yi Sun-sin's birthplace, near Myeongbo Art Hall |
| Address | 47 Mareunnae-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul |
| Admission | Free |
| Hours | 12:00–20:00 |
| Contact | 070-4266-5367 |
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About
Admiral Yi Sun-sin — the naval commander who defeated a far larger Japanese fleet at Myeongnyang in 1597, and the most revered figure in Korean military history — was born in what is now Jung-gu, Seoul, and the district holds a birthday festival at the site. It is staged as a party rather than a commemoration: a giant birthday cake carrying 481 messages, a naval honour guard parade, an 'Iron Man Yi Sun-sin' contest for residents, and stage performances. A food zone brings together 20 of the district's restaurants, a flea market sells Yi Sun-sin merchandise, and the activity area runs from paper-hat making and calligraphy to VR horseback riding, turtle-ship puzzles and a Roblox birthday party.
