Empress Myeongseong (1851-1895) is one of the most intriguing figures in Korea's modern history. Also known as Queen Min in her time, she is the wife of King Gojong, the 26th king of Joseon ...

The story of the Empress Myeongseong, wife of King Gojong, is one of the most tragic events in Korean history. Unfortunately, it has been interspersed with a lot of distorted historical facts.

A former Japanese diplomat confessed to taking part in the 1895 assassination of Korean Empress Myeongseong, according to a Korean historian who examined recently discovered letters that provide ...

Escape: The March 1 movement began with rumors about the assassination of Queen Myeongseong and the poisoning of King Gojong by Japanese assassins. With the sacrifice of many people, sovereignty was ...

Based on the life of Empress Myeongseong (1851 - 1895), the first official wife of King Gojong, the 26th king of the Joseon dynasty. She was killed on October 8, 1895 by Japanese assassins.

Show marking 30th anniversary of Korea-Russia diplomatic ties highlights Seredin-Sabatin’s eyewitness account of Empress Myeongseong’s assassination An exhibition titled “The Life and Works ...

Actor Cha Ji-yeon as Empress Myeongseong in the ongoing run of ″Last Empress″ at the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts in Jongno District, central Seoul [YONHAP] "Last Empress" became the ...

The alleged drawing of Empress Myeongseong (1851-95) -- also known as Queen Min -- is on display at Daboseong Gallery in Jongro-gu, central Seoul until Aug. 31. It is part of a special exhibition ...

Pampas grass is alive and well this time of year, and Mount Mindung (1,120 meters, 3,675 feet) in Jeongseon County, Gangwon Province and Mount Myeongseong (992 meters) in Pocheon, Gyeonggi Province ...

Korean Empress Myeongseong was murdered in 1895 - now, new letters shed light on who was involved Credit: Universal History Archive Julian Ryall in Tokyo 22 November 2021 3:27pm GMT ...

Determined to see her weak-willed son take over the throne, Empress Myeongseong plan is accomplished at the cost of a civil war, which left a gap too wide between her people and the palace.