US CIA "Admiral Yi Sun-sin Never Received Naval Training"... VANK "Clear Error"

A photo and description of General Yi Sun-sin's statue are featured on the United States Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) World Factbook website.
[Photo by CIA World Factbook website capture]

[Asia Economy Reporter Hwang Sumi] The cyber diplomacy envoy group VANK announced that it has requested a correction regarding the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) stating that "Admiral Yi Sun-sin did not receive prior naval training."

According to VANK on the 21st, the CIA World Factbook website describes Admiral Yi Sun-sin as a commander famous for defeating the Japanese navy during the Imjin War, accompanied by a photo of his statue. The site also states, "Surprisingly, Admiral Yi Sun-sin had never received any prior naval training, yet he never lost a naval battle."

VANK pointed out that this sentence could be interpreted as implying that Admiral Yi Sun-sin was untrained in preparation for the Japanese invasion and only miraculously avoided defeat by luck.

In fact, Admiral Yi Sun-sin was appointed as the Commander of the Jeolla Left Navy one year before the Imjin War in 1592, recommended by Ryu Seong-ryong. According to VANK, he prepared for the invasion by expanding military supplies in advance, building the Turtle Ship, and conducting naval training.

VANK stated, "The omission of Admiral Yi Sun-sin’s preparations against the Japanese invasion is a clear error and disregards the efforts of the Joseon navy who prepared alongside the admiral."

They added that they will launch a campaign demanding the CIA to attach or correct the explanation about Admiral Yi Sun-sin, and that they have sent a letter of protest and request for correction to the CIA.

Meanwhile, controversy has also arisen because the sea between Korea and Japan on the world map provided by the CIA is labeled as the "Sea of Japan," and Dokdo is labeled as "Liancourt Rocks." Liancourt Rocks is a name promoted by Japan to third countries to deny Korea’s ownership of Dokdo, derived from the French whaling ship Liancourt, which discovered Dokdo in 1849.

In response, VANK pointed out that Japan’s overseas promotional intent to make Dokdo a territorial dispute subject to international litigation is directly reflected in the CIA’s description. They also protested and demanded correction, stating that the CIA is supporting Japan’s claims regarding Dokdo and the East Sea. However, the CIA has refused to make corrections.

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