Yi Gwang-sik
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Yi Gwang-sik (Korean: 이광식; Hanja: 李光軾, Gangneung, 29 September 1493 – Seoul, 1 December 1563), was a Korean politician and general during the Joseon Dynasty. He was famed for his victories against the Japanese navy during the Eulmyowaebyeon (을묘왜변) war of 1555 .
In 1543 he was given the title of Naval Commander (병마절도사) of Pyongan Province.
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- 강원의 인물-이광식 (in Korean)
- 이광식:여주군사 (in Korean)
- Yi Gwang-sik:Nate (in Korean)