Modern
1882년사건
Imo Mutiny
Old-guard soldiers staged a mutiny to protest discriminatory treatment and unpaid wages; Heungseon Daewongun briefly returned to power but was suppressed after the intervention of Qing troops.
Key developments
- 1882.6Military Uprising
Old-army soldiers angered by unpaid wages and unequal treatment rose up, attacking government offices and the Japanese legation.
- 대원군 재집권Heungseon Daewongun Returns
The Min clan was driven out and Heungseon Daewongun briefly regained power in the aftermath of the uprising.
- 청군 개입Qing Military Intervention
Qing forces were dispatched at Joseon's request, suppressed the revolt, and took Heungseon Daewongun to China.
- 제물포조약Treaty of Jemulpo
After the revolt, Joseon paid reparations to Japan and allowed Japanese troops to be stationed at the legation under the Treaty of Jemulpo.