Yi Sun-sin Bridge ’이순신대교 is a suspension bridge under construction in the south coast of Korea as of April 2010. This bridge is one part of The Approach Road to Yeosu Industrial Complex. It will be the world's fourth longest suspension bridge in terms of its main span length of 1,545m when it is opened to the public(2012).
‘Yi Sun-sin’ is the name of the Korean Admiral who was born in 1545 and built the world first ironclad warship called 'the Turtle ship' and defended the country against Japanese navy in the Joseon Dynasty. Some people miswrite his last name like 'Lee' instead of 'Yi' but 'Yi Sun-sin' is his official name. This bridge was designed by Yooshin corporation and is being constructed by DAELIM Industrial Company.
Unlike the previous suspension bridges in Korea, DAELIM's engineers are doing the whole construction engineering by themselves. Seo, Young Hwa is leading the project. Jeong, Seung Wook and Kim, Kyung Taek are directing Engineering Team and Construction Team. Construction engineering for the pylon, cable and stiffening girder are conducted by Baek, Han Sol, Moon, Jong Hoon and Jeong, Bong Kyo respectively.