Winter 1598, die Geschichte von Yi Sun-shins letzter Seeschlacht während der japanischen Invasion in Korea, die in der Noryang-Straße stattfand.

Im Jahr 1592 müssen sich Admiral Yi Sun-sin (PARK Hae-il) und seine Flotte der einfallenden japanischen Marine, deren Kriegsschiffe furchteinflößenden sind, stellen. Die koreanischen Militärkräfte befinden sich jedoch in einer Krise. Um die Schlacht für sich entscheiden zu können, setzt Yi Sun-sin ein spezielles Schiff mit einem Drachenkopf an der Vorderseite ein. Wird er so die Invasion verhindern können?

Wir schreiben das Jahr 1597. Die Joseon-Dynastie steht seit sechs Jahren unter dem Beschuss der japanischen Armee. Da man nicht mehr lange standhalten kann, wird Admiral Yi Sun-Shin zum Oberbefehlshaber der Seeflotte ernannt. Er soll einen vernichtenden Schlag gegen die japanische Marine, die unter dem Befehl von Admiral Todo steht, unternehmen. Mit nur 12 Kriegsschiffen und einer kleinen Armee furchtloser Kämpfer, muss Yi in einen ungleichen Kampf gegen 330 schwer bewaffnete japanische Schlachtschiffe ziehen.

Im Korea der frühen 30er entfalten japanische Besatzer ein Schreckensregiment. Viele passen sich an oder kollaborieren, einige wenige wagen den bewaffneten Widerstand und müssen sich dabei ständig vor Verrätern in den eigenen Reihen in Acht nehmen. Als die Partisanen erfahren, dass der höchste Offizier der japanischen Armee zur Inspektion herbei reist, aktiviert man die Scharfschützin Ahn Ok-yn im chinesischen Exil. Doch die muss erst einmal aus dem Gefängnis von Shanghai befreit werden. Ein Fall für den Agenten Yem Sek-jin...

Under the oppressive Japanese colonial rule, Deok-hye, the last Princess of the declining Joseon Dynasty, is forced to move to Japan. She spends her days missing home, while struggling to maintain dignity as a princess. After a series of failed tries, Deok-hye makes her final attempt to return home with help of her childhood sweetheart, Jang-han.

Korea, 17.Jh: Im Reich König Inchos werden Kyu-yup und Ji-hwan an der Elite-Militärakademie des Reiches ausgebildet. Dann trennen sich die Wege der Blutsbrüder. Kyu-yup kommandiert die Grenztruppen und Ji-hwan wird Befehlshaber der königlichen Leibgarde. Als die Feinde des Königs ihre Chance für einen Putsch wittern, zwingen sie Kyu-yup den Palast des Königs zu stürmen und seinen Blutsbruder zu töten. 5 Jahre später ist Kyu-yup ein mächtiger General. Als plötzlich immer mehr hohe Politiker der Regierung brutal ermordet aufgefunden werden, wird für Kyu-yup eine böse Ahnung zur tödlichen Gewissheit. Ji-hwan, den er glaubte getötet zu haben, ist zurück, und er hat nur ein Ziel: Rache!

Set towards the end of the 19th century, when coffee was first introduced to Korea, Russian sharpshooter Illichi and Joseon's first barista Danya are manipulated by Japanese officer Sadako into an elaborate plan to assassinate King Gojong.

Korea, 1920: Das Land ist von der brutalen Kolonialmacht Japan besetzt. Lee Jang-ha, ein junger Truppenführer der koreanischen Unabhängigkeitsarmee, soll in einem Himmelfahrtskommando ein japanisches Elite-Bataillon in eine tödliche Falle locken. Während der Mission trifft er auf seinen ehemaligen Mentor Hwang Hae-chul. Der Hauptmann einer kampferprobten Widerstandsgruppe beschließt, Lee zu helfen: Gemeinsam gelingt es ihnen, die feindlichen Einheiten zu ködern und an der Nase herumzuführen. So gut der Plan auch zu sein scheint, ist beiden klar, dass nicht alle die anstehende Schlacht in den unwegsamen Bergen überleben werden.

Modern day soldiers travel back in time and meet Admiral Lee, the greatest soldier of all time, and motivate him to drive out invaders.

Ahn Jung-geun, a commander in the Korean Independence Army, leaves behind his country, his family and his mother Cho Maria. Ahn Jung-geun and his comrades cut off the last segment of their ring fingers as a symbol of their dedication to liberate their nation, and as a solemn oath to kill Ito Hirobumi, a man at the center of Japan’s occupation of Korea, within three years. To keep his oath, Ahn Jung-geun arrives in Vladivostok. Meanwhile, Seol-hee, the independence fighters’ informant, disguises herself to get close to Ito Hirobumi. She finds out that Ito Hirobumi will be heading to Harbin to meet with a Russian delegation, and urgently informs the independence fighters. The fateful day of October 26, 1909 arrives. Ahn Jung-geun, who has been yearning for this day does not hesitate to fire his gun at Ito Hirobumi at Harbin Station. Arrested on site, he is charged with murder and tried not in a court of Joseon but in that of Japan…

A young Japanese actress remembers her war childhood in Korea. Her father goes to fight, her baby sister Miko dies of typhoid, her beloved Korean maid Ohana is fired due to a mistake which could cost Chiko her life... By and by Chiko realizes that the country is being ruled by the Japanese and the Koreans are persecuted. When the war ends, the Koreans chase the Japanese rule and the roles change. Now Chiko's family is unwanted. But then the Russians come and this is the end. They have to burn all the pictures to avoid all suspicions... even Miko's picture. But when the Russians come to their house, they decide to flee over the 38th Parallel towards freedom. A group of men, women, children struggles along the mountains, led by the light of the Northern Star. Along the way they meet a Korean man, who is willing to help them to escape the Russian soldiers although his family was killed by the Japanese.

Korea im späten 19. Jahrhundert. Moo-myoung (Jo Seung-woo) verdient sein Geld als gnadenloser, berüchtigter Kopfgeldjäger. Als er bei Ausführung eines neuen Auftrags die schöne Lady Ja-young (Soo-ae) kennenlernt, verliebt er sich Hals über Kopf. Eine Liebe, die aufgrund der gesellschaftlichen Umstände keine Chance hat. Denn Ja-young steigt einige Jahre später als Königin zur mächtigsten Frau des Landes auf und versucht, Frieden mit den umliegenden Nationen zu schließen. Währenddessen hat sich Moo-young die Position des Leibwächters erkämpft und schützt sie vor den zahlreichen Auftragskillern, die auf die Königin und ihre Entourage angesetzt werden. Es kommt unweigerlich zu einem blutigen und furiosen Showdown...

At the end of the Joseon Dynasty, shortly after the Eulsa Treaty has been forced to be concluded by Ito Hirobumi and the pro-Japanese courtiers, Japan pressures King Gojong to step down from the throne. Meanwhile, An Jung-geun, who is cultivating men of ability at Samheung school, is deeply impressed by a speech made by An Chang-ho, and heads for Russia to volunteer the army fighting for independence of the country. As both a lieutenant general of the Korean militia and a commander of the Korean expeditionary force in Manchuria, he carries on the independence movement in defiance of Japanese coercion.

A crown prince emerges as a leader during the war between Korea and Japan in 1592.

Admiral Lee Sun-shin designs and builds the 'Turtle Ships' in preparation of the Japanese invasion during the Injin War. He is promoted after his victories, but due to his expanding influence and increased popularity in military circles, the king comes to fear him and has him imprisoned. A year later, the Japanese navy attempts another invasion and the king is required to enter the prison and beg the admiral's assistance.

Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the history of Japan continues with an episode episode on the Imjin War - the Japanese Invasion of Korea between 1592 and 1598, during which the armies of the Shogunate fought against the allied Korean and Chinese armies. This conflict is famous for many dramatic battles and sieges, and the naval heroics of the Korean admiral Yi Sun-sin.

In the Joseon Dynasty, two friends who grew up together — one the master and one the servant — reunite post-war as enemies on opposing sides.

The staff of "The Admiral: Roaring Currents", the biggest film of all time at the South-Korean box office, has assembled once again for a documentary. Critically acclaimed director KIM Han-min and his team delves into the actual background, prelude, and preparations of Admiral YI Sun-sin in 1597 and how the admiral’s battle plans have won him his most remarkable victory throughout his career.

Kim Chang-su, who participated in the Donghak Movement, escapes to Manchuria after being chased by the Japanese army, finally making his way home. Angered by the assassination of Empress Myeong-seong, he murders a Japanese lieutenant and is sent to jail. He escapes from prison turns his focus on the democratic movement by teaching civilians and organizing Sinminheo (a democratic organization), even changing his name to 'Kim Gu.' After he is imprisoned again, he gets out on parole and goes to China, where he participates in establishing a provisional government from which he can direct the anti-Japanese struggle. Kim Gu goes on to play a part in Yun Bong-gil's deeds in Shanghai, the events at Hongkou Park, the encounter with Jiang Jish, and the establishment of the Korean National Army, and leads the struggle for Korea's independence with warm fraternal love and clear national spirit. When Korea is liberated in August 15, 1945, he returns back to his native land.

In 1592, Japan invades Chosun (the ancient name for Korea). While thousands submitted to the foreign rule, Non-gae encourages General CHOI Kyung-hoe to love her, so that she can behead him. In 2007 Korea lovers Seung-hyun and Young-shin are also botanists in search of a legendary flower believed to absorb human souls. During their mountain trek, they encounter Jae-jin a stranger who insists he knows them both. Jae-jin’s presence has a strange effect on Seung-hyun, whose bursts of insanity eventually threaten Young-shin’s life. Eventually Seung-hyun finds himself in a struggle to death with Jae-jin. The film is a fantasy motivated by a historical story of Nongae and the idea of Buddhist transmigration of souls.(KOFIC)