1897년정치

Korean Empire proclaimed

Name: Korean Empire proclaimed
Start: 1897년

Gojong ascended as emperor and proclaimed the sovereign Korean Empire (at Hwangudan altar).

Key developments

1897.10Imperial Proclamation
Gojong ascended as Emperor at the Hwangudan altar, proclaiming the Korean Empire and asserting independence before the world.
광무개혁Gwangmu Reforms
Under the principle of blending old and new, the Gwangmu Reforms promoted land surveys, land certificates, and expansion of modern industries and education.
대한국국제Korean Empire Constitution
The Korean Empire's constitution was promulgated, establishing absolute imperial authority as the basis of the modern state.
양지아문·지계Land Survey and Certificates
A land survey bureau was established, and land certificates (jigye) were issued to clarify property ownership across the empire.