Kwon Yul - After The War

After The War

After the war, Kwon retired from all of his posts; he died in July 1599. After his death, he was given the posthumous title of Yeonguijeong (영의정, 領議政), and awarded the title of the Ildung Seonmu Gongshin (일등선무공신, 一等宣武功臣) along with Yi Sun Shin and Won Kyun, the most prestigious award for the generals who fought during Japanese invasions of Korea. Kwon is remembered in the Korean history as one of Korea's most successful and patriotic military commanders.

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