Korean Empire
Empire in East Asia (1897–1910)
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The Korean Empire (Korean: 대한국; Hanja: 大韓國; lit. 'Great Korean State'), officially the Empire of Korea or Imperial Korea in English and commonly called Taehan Cheguk (Korean: 대한제국; Hanja: 大韓帝國; lit. 'Empire of Great Korea') in Korean, was a Korean monarchical state proclaimed in October 1897 by King Gojong of the Joseon dynasty. The empire lasted until the Japanese annexation of Korea in August 1910.
During this period, Emperor Gojong oversaw the Gwangmu Reform, a partial modernization and westernization of Korea's military, economy, land system, education system, and various industries. In 1905, the Korean Empire became a protectorate of the Empire of Japan. After the Japanese annexation in 1910, the Korean Empire ceased to exist.
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Provisional Government of the Republic of Korea
1919–1948 government-in-exile
Namsan Seoul Tower
Communications and observation tower in Seoul, South Korea
1.2 mi away
Yongsan Garrison
Area of Seoul, South Korea; former US Army base
National Museum of Korea
Museum in Seoul, South Korea
0.7 mi away
War Memorial of Korea
Military museum in Seoul, South Korea
0.4 mi away
Itaewon
Commercial district in Seoul, South Korea
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