Yi Sun-sin Memorial Park & Iraksa
이순신순국공원·이락사
On the seaside of Gwaneum Cove, where Admiral Yi Sun-sin fell during the Battle of Noryang, with the Iraksa shrine, a memorial hall and immersive film exhibits.
Gwaneumpo is where Admiral Yi Sun-sin was struck by a bullet and died in the Battle of Noryang. By the shore stand Iraksa Shrine (meaning 'where Yi Sun-sin's star fell') and a memorial pavilion inscribed with the words 'The battle is at its fiercest; do not speak of my death.' The surrounding area has been developed into the Yi Sun-sin Memorial Park, with a memorial hall, a multimedia theater and seaside walking trails. The shrine is free. Some exhibition halls in the park charge about 2,000 won, and the park is closed on Mondays. It is about a 10-minute drive from Namhae Bridge.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:00–18:00; closed Mondays
Nearby sights
- Namhae Bridge
- Namhae Chungnyeolsa Shrine
- Namhae American Village
- Jijok Strait Jukbangnyeom
- Gacheon Darangi Village
- Changseon–Samcheonpo Bridge
- Sacheon Sea Cable Car
- Boriam Hermitage & Geumsan Mountain