Korean Dictionary
How to say “Emperor Gojong” in Korean
고종
gojong
AdvancedKorean History
Usage & Context
Gojong was the last king of Joseon and first emperor of the Korean Empire (1897–1907). He attempted to modernize Korea and resist Japanese encroachment. His declaration of the Korean Empire was a political move to assert Korean sovereignty.
Example Sentence
고종은 대한제국을 선포한 황제예요.
Gojong is the emperor who proclaimed the Korean Empire.
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