Yi Bok-nam

Yi Bok-nam (Korean: 이복남; Hanja: 李福男; June 28, 1555 – August 16, 1597) was a Korean naval commander and politician of the Joseon period.

He passed the military examination and attained the position of Byeongmajeoldosa (병마절도사; 兵馬節度使) for Jeolla Province.

[citation needed] In 1588, Yi passed the military examination (무과; 武科).

He is famed for his victories at the Battle of Woongchi and Ahndeokwon in 1592.

The royal court eventually bestowed various honors upon him, including a posthumous title of Chungjanggong (충장공, 忠壯公, Loyal Duke of brave), an enrollment as a Seonmu Wonjong Gongsin (선무원종공신; 宣武原從功臣), and two posthumous offices, Jwachanseong (좌찬성, 左讚成, Left Vice Prime Minister).