Modern
1883년문화
The Taegeukgi Flag and Modern Institutions
The Taegeukgi was adopted as the national flag, the Bakmunguk office issued Korea's first modern newspaper Hanseong Sunbo, the Bobingsa mission was sent to the United States, and the Jeonhwanguk mint began issuing modern currency.
Key developments
- 태극기 제정Adoption of the Taegeukgi
The Taegeukgi, bearing the taegeuk and four trigrams, was officially adopted as Joseon's national flag.
- 한성순보 발간Publication of the Hanseong Sunbo
The Bakmunguk office was established and published the Hanseong Sunbo, Korea's first modern newspaper.
- 보빙사 파견Bobingsa Mission to the U.S.
Following the Korea–U.S. treaty, the Bobingsa mission was sent to the United States to observe modern civilization.
- 전환국·근대화폐Jeonhwanguk and Modern Currency
The Jeonhwanguk, a modern mint, was established to issue new currency.