At the end of the Joseon Dynasty shortly after the Eulsa Treaty has been forced to be concluded by Ito Hirobumi and the proJapanese courtiers Japan pressures King Gojong to step down from the ...

Also known as Queen Min, Myeongseong was the wife of Gojong, the 26th king of Joseon, a Korean dynastic kingdom, and was known as an influential figure in the palace. In one of the letters ...

Cultural gestures have a significant place in U.S. President Barack Obama's trip to Korea. Upon arrival, Obama visited the ...

1897 -- The Daehan Empire is established, with King Gojong of the Joseon Dynasty becoming its emperor. 1923 -- Ferry service opens between the ports of Masan, Korea, and Osaka, Japan. 1949 -- South ...

Emperor Gojong began to enjoy coffee after drinking it while taking refuge in the Russian embassy. Initially, coffee was ...

Russian sharpshooter Illichi and Joseon's first barista Danya are manipulated by Japanese officer Sadako into an elaborate plan to assassinate King Gojong.

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe needs to do more to address sexual slavery of Korean women and other historical issues if he hopes ...