Modern
1907년독립운동
Formation of the Sinminhoe and Forced Abdication of King Gojong
Ahn Chang-ho, Sin Chae-ho, and others founded the secret society Sinminhoe to pursue the restoration of national sovereignty, while Japan used the Hague Affair as a pretext to force King Gojong to abdicate.
Key developments
- 1907년 고종 퇴위Forced Abdication of Gojong
Japan used the Hague mission as a pretext to force Gojong's abdication and install Sunjong as emperor.
- 정미의병Army Disbanded, New Uprising
When the Korean army was disbanded under the Jeongmi Treaty, former soldiers joined righteous armies, intensifying armed resistance nationwide.
- 신민회 결성New Korea Society Founded
Ahn Changho, Yang Gitaek, Shin Chaeho, and others founded the secret New Korea Society to promote national education and self-strengthening.
- 국외 기지 건설Overseas Independence Bases
The New Korea Society established independence movement bases in Manchuria and the Maritime Province, later founding the Shinheung Military Academy.