Admiral Yi Sun Sin Statue (Sejongno Boulevard, Jongno-Gu, Seoul) Aside from commemorating the heroism of Admiral Yi Sun Shin , the spot where the statue is erected is a major tourist attraction because of the wonderful fountains that shoot water upwards. It is in Sejongno Boulevard. A crash course on Korean history from Wikipedia first: Admiral Yi Sun Shin was a famous naval commander during the Joseon Dynasty. He was best known as the genius commandant, and was acknowledged as so even by his Japanese counterparts - people he actually fought against. One of his greatest legacies was when he led the Korean navy against the Japanese forces on the Battle of Myeongnyang. Under his commands, his fleet became the last one standing after defeating 33 of the 133 warships of the enemy. Despite the absence of formal naval training, he managed to become one of the legendary admirals of Seoul. He was shot by a single bullet during the Battle of Noryang which led to his death; yet, ...