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Attack on Japanese Officers

When
1882
Where
Joseon Korea
Part of
Imo Incident soldier riot in Seoul

Rioting soldiers attacked Japanese officers, forcing Queen Min to take refuge in the countryside.

In 1882, rioting soldiers attacked the Japanese officers. The violence forced the queen to take refuge in the countryside. This action was part of the broader mutiny by soldiers who were dissatisfied with their treatment compared to elite units.

Sources

  1. Joseon Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-01

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