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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