Modern
1896년정치
Royal Flight to the Russian Legation (Agwanpacheon)
Fearing for his safety after the Eulmi Incident, King Gojong took refuge in the Russian legation. This brought a pro-Russian cabinet to power and intensified the great powers' encroachment on Korean economic concessions.
Key developments
- 1896.2Flight to Russian Legation
Fearing for his safety after the assassination of Queen Myeongseong, Gojong moved to the Russian legation.
- 친러 내각Pro-Japanese Cabinet Falls
Pro-Japanese cabinet ministers were executed immediately after the flight, and a pro-Russian cabinet was established.
- 이권 침탈Intensified Foreign Concessions
While Gojong resided at the Russian legation, foreign powers competed to seize mining, railway, and timber concessions.
- 1897.2 환궁Return to Palace
After about a year, Gojong returned to Gyeongun Palace (Deoksugung) and began preparations to proclaim the Korean Empire.