Japanese occupation of Gyeongbokgung (1894 AD)

Japanese occupation of Gyeongbokgung (Japanese Army & Enlightenment Party vs Korea & Joseon Army) took place in 1894 AD during Donghak Peasant Revolution.

Battle facts

• Year: 1894 AD
• Date: 1894-07-23
• Era: Modern
• Conflict: Donghak Peasant Revolution
• Side A: Japanese Army, Enlightenment Party
• Side B: Korea, Joseon Army
• Commanders (A): Ōtori Keisuke, Ōshima Yoshimasa, Heungseon Daewongun, Kim Hong-jip
• Commanders (B): Gojong, Myeongseong, Hong Gye-hun
• Casualties: approx. 10 casualties30 casualties
• Outcome: Japanese victory Restoration of Heungseon Daewongun Establishment of a pro-Japanese government under Kim Hong-jip and the Enlightenment Party's administration Beginning of the Gabo Reform Beginning o
• Coordinates: 37.579°, 126.977°

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