King Gojong's Escape and the Russian Treaty
From The History of Korea: Kingdoms, War, and National Division — Fexingo History · 6:38
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In this episode, we explore the dramatic final years of the Korean Empire under King Gojong. After the assassination of Empress Myeongseong in 1895, Gojong’s trust in Russia deepened, leading to the controversial Gapsin Coup aftermath and his secret relocation to the Russian Legation in Seoul for three years. This period, known as the Ilmi Uihang, saw Korea attempting to balance between Japanese, Russian, and Chinese imperial interests while modernizing its military and administration. We examine how this diplomatic isolation accelerated Japan’s annexation plans and detail the specific treaties signed during this tense standoff, including the Treaty of Portsmouth implications. The narrative covers the internal strife among Joseon officials, the role of key figures like Min Young-hwan, and the eventual restoration of Gojong to the palace amidst growing nationalist sentiment. #Gojong #EmpressMyeongseong #RussianLegation #JoseonDynasty #KoreanEmpire #JapaneseAnnexation #MinYoung-hwan #YiWan-yong #TreatyOfPortsmouth #IlmiUihang #EastAsianHistory #ModernKorea #DiplomaticHistory #ImperialJapan #TsaristRussia #Gyeongbokgung #SeoulHistory #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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