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Proclamation of the Korean Empire
- When
- 13 October 1897
- Where
- Hwangudan altar, Seoul
Gojong proclaimed the independent Korean Empire in October 1897, becoming its first emperor after returning from exile.
Gojong declared himself Emperor of Korea in a ceremony at the newly constructed altar Hwangudan. He named the new empire Daehan and changed the regnal year to Gwangmu. This transformation occurred shortly after his return from internal exile in the Russian legation in Seoul.
Sources
- Gojong of Korea Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-08
- Korean Empire Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-25
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