Episode 3 of 4
Guilty Verdict
- When
- 5 April 1864
- Where
- Joseon jurisdiction
Choe Je-u was tried and found guilty on 5 April 1864, leading to his execution.
The trial concluded with a guilty verdict on 5 April 1864. Joseon authorities had misconstrued Donghak's intentions, viewing it as a continuation of Western Learning methods that could incite ignorant ears and lead to social instability.
Sources
- Ch'oe Cheu Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-23
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