Korean Dictionary

How to say “Emperor Gojong” in Korean

고종

gojong

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

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Gojong is the emperor who proclaimed the Korean Empire.

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