Pak Yeong-hyo was a Joseon Dynasty

Joseon Dynasty

Joseon , was a Korean state founded by Taejo Yi Seong-gye that lasted for approximately five centuries. It was founded in the aftermath of the overthrow of the Goryeo at what is today the city of Kaesong. Early on, Korea was retitled and the capital was relocated to modern-day Seoul...

 politician, diplomat and pro-Japanese activist

Chinilpa

Chinilpa is a Korean word that denotes Koreans who collaborated with the Japanese government during its reign over Korea , or shortly before...

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Kapsin Coup

Pak was a leader during the 1884 Kapsin Coup that attempted to overthrow the Korean government and institute Western-style reforms. The coup attempt lasted only three days before the Chinese sent troops to put it down. The result was a 14 point program aimed at reform.

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• Park Young-hyo:Daum
• Park Young-hyo:navercast
• Park Young-hyo:Korean historical People's
• Park Young-hyo:naver