Order of Admiral Yi Sun-Shin

Order of Admiral Yi Sun-Shin is an award that is named after famous Korean naval leader Yi Sun-sin, and it was given to Korean People's Navy personnel of North Korea at least during the Korean War.

There are two grades of the award. Order of Admiral Yi Sun-Shin First Class (이순신장군훈장 제1급), and Order of Admiral Yi Sun-Shin Second Class (이순신장군훈장 제2급).

History
The second class of this award was given 22 times during Korean War. However, the first class award was not given during the war.

The award has been assumed to have been discontinued at an unknown date. It is assumed from photographic evidence that the award was given for some years after the war, as an award with serial number 113 exists.