Lee Eun-sang (1903 – 1982) was a renowned Korean sijo poet, historian, and honorary Doctor of Literature.
During the Japanese occupation of Korea, he was active as a member of the National Literature Movement and was imprisoned by Japanese authorities for his involvement in the “Joseon Language Society Incident.”
Lee’s sijo poetry, characterized by admiration for the nation and its landscapes, traditional Eastern sentiments, and a Buddhist outlook on impermanence, played a crucial role in the revival of sijo literature.
After Korea’s liberation, Lee left a rich legacy of writings in the fields of media, scholarship, and history. He penned numerous travelogues while traveling the country and became especially renowned for his research on Admiral Yi Sun-sin.
