The National Museum of Korea holds a special exhibition titled The Korean Empire, Dreaming of a Modern State, showcasing some symbolic relics for Korean Empire. Skip to ... (r. 1863-1907) and has a ...

The Korean Empire’s short history lasts only 13 years. King Gojong (1852-1919) of the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) proclaimed the country an empire in 1897, but was soon annexed by Japan in 1910.

How Korea embraced modernisation at the end of the 19th Century in a bid for independence. Skip to content. Watch Live ... The Korean Empire. Up next. Lise Meitner. Save Save. Share. May 29, 2025.