Joseon Army (1881–1897)
The Joseon Army of the late 19th century (Korean: 조선군대; Hanja: 朝鮮軍隊) was the modernized army of the Korean dynasty of Joseon. After the Treaty of Ganghwa, King Gojong and Queen Myeongseong spearheaded the modernization of the armed forces. The army was known for the Donghak Peasant Revolution, its defense of Gyeongbokgung Palace, and defending Queen Min from the Japanese. Despite this, the new modernized army was too weak to defend itself from foreign threats and could not prevent the assassination of Queen Min. Gojong declared Joseon the Empire of Korea and contributed the modernization of the armed forces.
| Joseon Army | |
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Flag of Korea (1882–1910) | |
| Active | 1881 |
| Disbanded | 13 October 1897 |
| Country | Joseon |
| Allegiance | King of Joseon |
| Branch | Royal Guards Central Army Provincial armies and Militias |
| Type | Army |
| Role | Ground warfare |
| Size | 30,000–50,000 |
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