Modern
1894년사회
Donghak Peasant Movement
Led by Jeon Bong-jun, peasants rose under the banner of anti-feudalism and anti-foreign aggression, at one point seizing Jeonju Fortress.
Key developments
- 1894.1Gobu Peasant Uprising
Jeon Bongjun led a peasant uprising in Gobu against the corrupt magistrate Jo Byeonggap's exploitation.
- 황토현 전투Battle of Hwangto Hill
Peasant forces defeated government troops at Hwangto Hill and expanded their control across Jeolla Province.
- 전주성 점령Fall of Jeonju
The peasant army captured Jeonju, the provincial capital of Jeolla, marking the peak of the uprising.
- 전주화약Jeonju Armistice
The government and peasant army signed the Jeonju Armistice, establishing Jipgangso offices for peasant self-governance.
- 우금치 전투Defeat at Ugeumt'i
In the second uprising, peasant forces were decisively defeated at Ugeumt'i by a combined Japanese and government army.