IMJIN WAR Ep. 18 - Arrest and Imprisonment of Yi Sun-sin
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- Опубліковано 10 лют 2025
- January 1597. Japanese forces are returning to Korea in preparation for Hideyoshi’s second invasion. But they don’t advance inland. Not yet. The Korean navy, which had caused them so much trouble in the first invasion, first has to be destroyed. Fortunately for the Japanese, they have an ally this time: the Korean government itself. Factional fighting in Seoul will result in supreme naval commander Yi Sun-sin, Korea’s greatest war hero, being thrown into prison and replaced by his incompetent rival, Won Gyun.
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Yi Sun-Sin: “Take my fleet to a spot picked out by the Japanese? Come on, who would be stupid enough to fall for this obvious trap?”
(Yi remembers who he’s working for)
“Oh crap...”
It’s amazing how much Yi Sun Sun singlehandedly impacted history. A Japanese Empire the size it reached in 1939 but in the year 1600 would have been a major game changer.
An enemy in your own camp is worse than 10,000 outside it
Good saying!
Well said.
...reminds me to Stalin's purges in the 1930s in Russia...!
@MoronFeministJang Considering that we have testimonies, records and accolades from three separate countries not only proving his exploits not a myth, but factual, I have no idea where you are getting your statement from. Forgive me for being blunt, but I think i will take Admiral Togo's word on Yi over your view considering.
@@Packless1 1940s
These videos are very-well constructed in both content and format, and include “highlights” from other episodes to reinforce learning and integrate the story. It’s a superlative achievement!
OMG a new episode! I’m addicted. So excited
I read the title and shocked :|. Fortunately and eventually, the fate made him being remembered as one or maybe the greatest hero of Korea, saved his nation. But the betrayal, stupid official, jealousy, and incompetent officers made his life seems miserable sad, not forgetting many of his kin killed by Japanese. I am cried for his burden. He is indeed a strong man :)
Japanese used to say "the real tragedy is Yi Sunshin was born in Joseon". Imagine defending a kingdom that punishes you for saving it too well. Only in Korea, this type of weird thinking is still prevalent
"Imagine defending a kingdom that punishes you for saving it too well." Well said!
I get the point, but that type of weird thinking is actually not that uniquely exclusive to Korea. Historical examples are aplenty when it comes to kings or leaders becoming suspicious of capable generals with high reputation and military power, and ended up purging them after their job was done. ancient ones like general Han Xin from Chu-Han contention or others from the three kingdoms era come to mind.
Never outshine your master
considering how much he was back stabbed by his own people...it really shows Yi's integrity that he didn't just say "screw it" and turn into a Korean version of Benedict Arnold
Hell, if he changed sides he would have opened up basically the entire western coast of Korea to amphibious attacks.
Which is why he’s called the Marshall lord of loyalty.
And why Benedict Arnold was so evil. Because doing evil for personal revenge is still evil.
In war do not seek glory. Do not seek renown.
Seek victory.
It is nice to learn about the mistakes of Korean government. One thing I never knew when I was young, even though I am a Korean myself, was how those incompetent admirals were responsible for the invasion. I don't think I learn that in my school. Thank you for being neutral in that regard. It is more important to know the truth than the sweet biased lies.
Thanks for watching, Peter!
Love your series. I really enjoyed the film about Admiral Yi. What a hero!
OMG I'm more excited for an episode of the Imjin war then I'm of my pizza.
Konish and Kato were arch rivals to each other; they were as different as they could have been. Konish was diplomat-type and Kato was warrior-type. Konishi was Christian and Kato was Buddhist. But both were highly competent commanders and I just can't imagine they put their personal feelings before the country. This episode shows the greatest enemy often exists inside.
Yor are japanese but enjoying this series, you are generous man to understand Yi's side though he was japan's national enemy
@@토론배틀tv We don't think Yi was our national enemy at all. It is quite natural and understandable that he fought fiercely against the Japanese. We did the same thing when Mongol and Korea attempted to invade Japan in the 13 century.
@@토론배틀tv Are you a conservative or liberal Korean talking head?
You have a militant NK style delivery style and a great deal of pro-CCP Chinese, pro Juche, pro-NK positions, and a great deal of anti-Japanese, and anti-Western content.
Left or right?
@@j.laurencegroup83 My wife says 토론배틀tv is pure Chinese Maoism CCP and NK Juche propaganda. Myopic understanding of the world. These kids will hand over South Korea to Chinese sphere of control as Sam said Korean had been historically due to Neo-Confucianism or something.
@@토론배틀tv America saved you from living under a Chinese sponsored North Korean regime yet you are brain-washed into spouting Maoist-Juche propaganda on your channel and anti-Japanese rants. I fear for the future of South Korea.
Thanks for sharing this with us!!
You're welcome. Thanks for watching!
Thanks for all the awesome videos!
Thanks for sharing this wonderful series of vids on Imjin War!
Every video keeps getting better and better. Thank you.
Thanks for watching, Brian! I figure out new graphics and editing tricks as I go along and incorporate them into each new episode.
This series is amazing, great work!
Once again totally enjoyed it
Man you have such a great series- I hope you stay motivated and continue. Many thanks~ this is perhaps the best review of the Imjin war that isn't just myself reading from books- Awesome~ maybe make an Audiobook?
Yi = korean superman
Wong kryptonite
Hideyoshi: remind me to give yojiro a 2,000 koku bonus 😀
Perhaps your very best episode in this series.
These are great!
Great naration!
i was just thinking man i really need the next episode of that imgin war series. and low and behold!
Ah the story of Yi Sun Shin is a reminder to Korean people of unwavering virtue and persistency
Thanks a lot mate for this good video.
Excellent history
Throwing Yi Su Shin into prison after he saved Korea single-handedly from the Japanese invasion, and gave his armada to a guy who had burned his fleet. What is wrong with the Korean government
@BenziX I know this documentary explained it, but still, they blaming him for what? Betrayal! he was saved his country Not destroying the force already has landed? there is a thick fine line between Admiral and General. Well, the government loves to play with fire I guess they gave only wining armada to the admiral who burned his fleet. I hope that did not backfire at them on the next episode
Same problem they have now.
Korean kings go dump from this point to japanese colonial...
@@Anisvit because yi soon shin was so great all people follow him more than king, the king was abandon his people and ran away far too chinese borderline, that was one reason japan cannot defeat korea though, japan thought if they capture king war is over, also Chosun was build by general of Ko-ryo(korea came from this) who turned his millitary back on koryo king.
The king was scared if yi soon shin become so powerful later he can coup the king out.
I anticipate every video
Cant wait fore the next vidio... Thx fore excellent content
Another excellent épisode. I always wondered, if Korean history consisted of cooperation, rather than division. Where Korea would be ranked economically in the world.
My personal opinion, would be Top 5. Hopefully, the future will consist of cooperation rather than war. Thanks and stay motivated!
If you look at this history of all counties you see civil wars. USA, England, France, Germany, Rome, and japan etc etc all had many many internal conflicts. Korea is not unique.
keep up the good work!! Looking forward to your next video :)
I just bought your book. If it's just half as good as your videos, I'm in for a really good read.
The Imjin War is the largest war in East Asia. After the Imjin War, two-thirds of the population of Joseon died, the Ming Dynasty helped the Joseon Dynasty and was weakened, and the Japanese regime was replaced.
Get your facts right less than 10% of population of Chosun died. How can a nation survived with 67% population gone?
please do the Battle of Chilcheollyang next Sam!
Man the shit Yi Sun Shin had to go through in his life is so fucked up. He was just an honest man trying to defend his homeland of Korea, but some fucking snakes gotta undermine his efforts and fuck him over. Thankful though that in the end, history has recognized Yi for the badass legend he truly is 😊
This is a true story of battle.
I really like your story telling, illustrations and the sheer amount of detail on every video. Keep up the good work. By the way. I am also interested in history of the Vikings and their involvement in England. Such material would attract many subscribers.
I am reading 'the imjin war'. It's a great book. Thank you for your hard work and everything as one of the family members of Duksu Yi family, the admiral's decendants, Mr.Hawley.
Your family name is Jae Not Yi
Thank you, Jae Wook Lee! I am a great admirer of Yi Sun-sin. My first idea back in 1999 was in fact to write a biography of Yi. The project then expanded and I ended up writing a book about the whole war.
@@TheBECK321 lee is Yi. Same
@@토론배틀tv L+E+E Vs Y+I
From spelling of words and Sounds its totally different
@@토론배틀tv so *Bruce Lee* can be called *Bruce Yi* ??
Hey guys! Just discovered there's a 104 episode SK drama series on the great man! 🥰🥰🥰💪🤟
Name and where can I watch?
I think this person's talking about the show "The Immortal Yi Sunshin". It's a great show!
@@forgotmyusername2 there is a long series of 104 episodes, and there is a movie, mainly about Myongnyang battle. You probably can watch it on UA-cam. 😝👍 It's a very emotional & exciting movie.
Love these, but the book is better. Read it people, you won't be disappointed.
I wonder how many other great generals we have not heard about because they were sabotaged or eliminated by their own country.
Another great general, Scipio Africanus, was poorly treated.
He was considered by the military historian, B. H. Liddell-Hart, to be the best general that EVER lived. Better than Napoleon, Caesar, and Alexander the Great. Yet, he was so poorly treated, that he left Rome, and when he died he had his tomb read, something like "Rome, you shall not even possess my bones."
FYI - he defeated the great Hannibal -- on a field chosen by Hannibal, and with fewer troops. He also NEVER lost a battle. Well, read the book.
Good comment, Craig! Scipio would make a good video topic.
Actually, he also reconquered the Spanish territories long held by the Barca family, forcing Hannibal's Brother to travel to Italy to rejoin him, and then forced the Carthaginians to recall Hannibal. Even the battlefield was not of Hannibal's choosing. It was forced upon him, Scipio maneuvred him there, in front of Carthage.
As usual, the petty politicians accused Scipio of embezzlement/overspending, or some such stupid thing. They would do this kind of thing again to Caesar, and same as Carthaginian politicians did to Hannibal. Most politicians only know how to scheme & backstab.
@@lawrencelow949 Hey when I was yunger I did not understand the fuss Cato the Elder made on Scipio as I got older understood the danger Cato saw. You see Roman heroes were known for their humility but in Scipio's case his triumph was extravagant and he went above the law to spend something that was not his. Cato s too much power given to the man irrespective of his accomplishments and could sense the rise of generals as allegiance was being bought by heroes from soldiers, citizens and stupid senators which led to fall of Republic
Speaking of which, Hannibal himself faced political trouble post-Second Punic War.
could have been easily resolved if the court had the two naval commanders testify. right?
A sensible person would have thought, that the king would support an admiral that had not sunk his own fleet. Even if Yi had to be removed from office, was there really only that one alternative.
He should have sent Juan Kyun as vanguard with a *small* part of the fleet to take the bait, and either gotten rid of Juan Kyun, or Kiyomasa! Win-win, if you ask me. 🥰🥰🥰🤟
Not gonna lie, other than Yi, the Korean Navy has been shooting themselves in the foot a lot during this war.
Was about to click on something else but this popped up Easy choice I’m here.
Thanks for dropping by, Bob!
One faction taking an incident that may or may not have happened and then using it to pile on and destroy someone's life. Why does that feel so.....familiar?
What did Kwon Yul think of Yi Sun-sin at that time? Were they in good terms? Did Kwon think Yi was guilty? For sure they had a very different perspective and opinion on the whole situation...
Maybe Kwon Yul's hands are tied and he can't do anything about Yi Sun-shin. He might get charged (conspiracy/treason) if he tried to do something positive to Yi?
@@arthurabes5267 both were great commanders so I suppose that probably Kwon Yul understood why Yi didn't want to move the fleet but yes, after all K.Y. was the Commander-in-chief: exposing himself he would have put his career at risk and honestly the Korean army needed him because he was the only successful Korean commander (on land) in the war.
@@andreagullo1700 do they belong in the same faction?
@@arthurabes5267 I have no idea, I know that Kwon Yul's father had been a Prime Minister of Joseon at a certain point while the family of Yi Sun-sin was not very interested in politics even though the Yi were noblemen.
Egotistical, jealousy and pettiness are a prerequisite for politics.
The worst ever case of a naval officer being fired.
Sunjo prolly allowed Yi soon Shin to be arrested as it wa a good chance to get rid of a national hero who i more beloved than the king himself
Wow! 274 likes, 1 dislike. Must be a descendant of the Great WON family! 😝😝😝
No, its probably a descendant of a Korean official
What are the easterners doing in court????
Yi share the same faith as late Ming general Yuan Chonghuan. Yuan defeated that Manchu twice but because of corrupt official false accusations he was put to death by a thousand cut.
And I even heard his story about that his body was faded to dogs
Shows that Choson was not unique in bureaucratic incompetence and corruption.
Peak stupid. It's too bad Yi never got an opportunity to put his fist into Won Kyun's face, though honestly what ultimately happened to Won seems like karma catching up with him for being such an awful human being.
Are there any good english language sources for the Najung Ilgi? It's something I've wanted to read, but I don't know how to read Hangul.
well won kyun is the type of people who is good at kissing the boss ass to raise the ranks but cannot get any work done
There is an English translation available
Eireviek where?
@@connormclernon26 Hardcover for $65 on amazon which is a bit much but might be worth it
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I wonder how much these stories are biased versions of what took place in favor of Yi mostly due to the fact that he lost his life in battle against the Japanese. Sort of like the history of JFK has him doing no wrong because he was assassinated.
Well, Korean historians did all research to find his flaws since that sounds like an interesting study. You can find records about him from all Chinese, Korean, Japanese sides. But, so far, the only record that showed flawed side of Yi they could find is his own diary.
OMG
Do you like bread...
Cryptic question!
Samuel Hawley sooo.... no?
Juan Kyun must have gotten reincarnated as... Donald Juan TRUMP! 😝😝😝
That's so true. )))))😊
If the Koreans sunk 2 fleets only when they have seen the Japanese fleet coming it is very logic to arrest and imprison the admiral Yi Sun-sin the only person that defeated the Japan fleet. As they lost almost all battles on the ground, probably they considered useful to lose as well the navy power. In fact the Chinese were the masters so Koreans were curious to see how the Chinese will do the war without the navy on the South of Korea.
They lost several battles early on because they were unprepared. A lot of the guerrillas did pretty well against small units and there were even government and monk troops that did pretty well later on.
@@asgayaajigeeyuui7152 Koreans lost all battles against Japanese army, in any condition. The Chinese army managed to chase out the Japan army. This is the reality.
@@VSP4591 Sources that disprove Korean victories at Ich'i, Chong'amjin, Haengju, Chinju, etc?
should be called IMJIN WAR --korean perspective, there are no Chinese nor Japanese points of view at all
Sam Hawley has been transparent and has explicitly stated his book was written from the perspective of the Koreans of the Joseon dynasty whilst being both historical accurate and also covering the myriad of salient variables of the conflict.
I get the sense that you are apprised that there are many publications written from both the Chinese Ming and Hideyoshi's Japanese perspective.
Have you actually read Sam Hawley's excellent book, LiRan? "The Imjin War" is immensely more detailed, immersive, and comprehensive than these videos LiRan!
@@odinsoneeye7501 no i have not read the book, have watched all the vedios, and my feeling is, Korea is not important in the imjin war, should be the Chinese and the Japanese that matters, my bias opinion, the Korean wars that fought through out history sadly are never about Koreans...
@@liran547 Typical CCP one-party system's University edification without open critical understanding of geopolitics.
Yes, the big players were Ming China and the newly unified Nobunaga samurai goverment, but to say that Korea was not important in the Invasion of Korea is more a testament to your own cerebral failings and deficits, rather than a lucid argument for Sam Hawley to change the title of his book; a book you admittedly did not even read.
@@BlackRose-mj5be you guys have to say everything about China with the word CCP isnt it, not a CCP mumber and not a fun of commuism idealogy, but have to defend CCP this time, it hasnt done anthing this time, and leave it out of this coversation, now whos without open critical thinking, we all have our own box, you live in yours, and im in mine, i comment, you comment back, but dont go personal, thats not very nicely educated thing to do, peace
Hey, are you erasing my comments? This is the second time that my comments have suddenly disappeared. Have you heard of free speech?
I never deleted anyone's comments, Lavie. It must be something with UA-cam.
Samuel Hawley Ok. My apologies. I take your word but every time I make a critical comment about Koreans or S. Korea, it disappears. It’s probably S. Korean net citizens reporting it. Korean nationalism is renown. Criticism is a faux-pas.
@@laviebanale No offense taken. I had a comment of my own deleted recently when I responded to a comment left by a Chinese nationalist and used the Chinese expression for govt. funded troll (which I won't repeat here). I guess that's no-no with UA-cam. Their algorithm is apparently set up to automatically delete certain things.