This site began in homage to Korea's Admiral Yi Sun Shin, a naval commander likened to Britain's Horatio Nelson. Born in 1545, Yi led the Korean navy in the Imjin War (1592-1598), inventing the "Turtle Ships," beating back the Japanese invaders while fighting jealous rivals at home, and ultimately dying in the midst of his last victorious battle.

This site includes a brief biography of the life of Admiral Yi, as well as some images, maps and other graphics depicting his life, times and exploits. More detailed descriptions of his actions, as well as links to other Yi Sun Shin information will be coming.

This site also covers other aspects of Korea, from a large (but by no means exhaustive) list of internet links on Korea and Korean issues to a pet project of mine, tracking the movement of North Korean leader Kim Jong Il, as well as a link to my weblog .

Please feel free to contact me with comments, good or bad, as well as suggestions and other important links. [email protected]

	The Life of Admiral Yi Sun Shin. A brief biography of the life of Admiral Yi, coupled with a page of maps and images of and about Admiral Yi Sun Shin and his major battles. Also, added Nov. 16, a pageof links about Yi Sun Shin (still developing).
	Korea Links. Three pages of links to information on North and South Korea, including a page of map links. Maps updated Sept. 20, 2005.
	Where is Kim Jong Il? A daily chronicle of the travels and public appearances of North Korea's "Dear Leader." Where is Kim Jong Il 2009. Updated July 9, 2009. Also includes tracking sheets for Where is Kim Jong Il 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999 and 1998. Earlier years may come online as I have time.
	A Year in Korea. A Photo-journal of my year in Korea. This is a work in progress, long overdue for updates, and may disappear soon.
	Yeohaeng Ilgi My blog on my travels in East Asia, as well as casual observations on politics, security, culture and foreign relations. (Hey, everyone else had a blog...)
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