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Tongnip Sinmun
''Tongnip sinmun'' (), also known by its translated title ''The Independent'', was a historic newspaper printed in Korean and English and published between 1896 and 1899. It was the first privately managed daily newspaper in Korea and the first to print editions written exclusively in Hangul (and not interspersed with Hanja, as was common practice). It was founded in July 1896 by the Korean intellectual Seo Jae-pil (later known as Philip Jaisohn). Both language editions were first published every other day, but its Korean edition was later printed daily and its English weekly. It has been estimated that the paper's average circulation per issue was between 2,000 and 3,000 copies. The paper is a . Background After participating in the 1884 failed Kapsin Coup, which sought to reform the Joseon bureaucracy, Seo Jae-pil sought refuge in the United States. In exile, he learned from Pak Yŏnghyo that he had been pardoned from the charge of high treason as of March 1895, and fur ...
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Philip Jaisohn
Seo Jae-pil (; January 7, 1864 – January 5, 1951), better known by his English name Philip Jaisohn, was a Korean American politician, physician, and Korean independence activist. He was the first Korean to become a naturalized citizen of the United States. He also founded the ''Tongnip sinmun'', the first Korean newspaper written entirely in Hangul. Jaisohn was one of the organizers of the failed Kapsin Coup in 1884. He was thus convicted for treason and sought refuge in the United States where he became a citizen and earned a medical doctorate. Upon returning to Korea in 1895, Jaisohn was offered a position as a chief advisor of the Joseon government. He declined, choosing to focus on reform movements where he advocated for democracy, Korean independence and self reliance from foreign intervention, numerous civil rights and universal suffrage. Jaisohn was forced to return to the United States in 1898, from where he participated in the First Korean Congress and advocated f ...
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Minister Of Foreign Affairs
In many countries, the ministry of foreign affairs (abbreviated as MFA or MOFA) is the highest government department exclusively or primarily responsible for the state's foreign policy and foreign relations, relations, diplomacy, bilateralism, bilateral, and multilateralism, multilateral relations affairs as well as for providing support, including consular services, for a country's citizens who are abroad. The entity is usually headed by a foreign minister or minister of foreign affairs (the title may vary, such as secretary of state who has the same functions). The foreign minister typically reports to the head of government (such as prime minister or president). Difference in titles In some nations, such as India, the foreign minister is referred to as the Ministry of External Affairs (India), minister for external affairs; or others, such as Brazil and the states created from the former Soviet Union, call the position the minister of external relations. In the United States, ...
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Jwaong Yun Tchi-ho
Yun Ch'iho (; January 23, 1865 – December 6, 1945) was a Korean politician. His name is sometimes spelled Yun Tchi-Ho, his art name was Chwaong (), and his courtesy name was Sŏnghŭm (). Yun was born a member of a prominent aristocratic (''yangban'') family."100 Koreans Freed; But Baron Yun Chi-ho and Other Prominent Men Are Found Guilty,"
''New York Times.'' March 21, 1913.
He was the son of General Yun Ung-nyeol, who served as a minister in the government."Changing Sides," ''National Geographic.'' July 2003.
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Independence Gate
Independence Gate () or Dongnimmun is a memorial gate in Seoul, South Korea. It was built in January 1898. Its construction was planned by Philip Jaisohn, as a symbol of Korea's commitment to independence. It was designated as a Historic Site of South Korea in 1963, and relocated northwest from the original location in 1979 for preservation. Dongnimmun measures 14.28 meters in height and 11.48 meters in width, and is made of approximately 1,850 pieces of granite. History Background In early 1895, the Government of Joseon abandoned its long-standing diplomatic policy of '' sadae.'' Under ''sadae'', Joseon was a tributary state of Qing China. To celebrate this change, the Government of Joseon demolished Yeongeunmun in February 1895, which they had built in 16th century as a symbolic gate for welcoming Chinese diplomats to the country. On April 17, 1895, the Joseon Government was formally released from China's sphere of influence with the conclusion of the Treaty of Shimonos ...
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Yun Ch'iho
Yun Ch'iho (; January 23, 1865 – December 6, 1945) was a Korean politician. His name is sometimes spelled Yun Tchi-Ho, his art name was Chwaong (), and his courtesy name was Sŏnghŭm (). Yun was born a member of a prominent aristocratic (''yangban'') family."100 Koreans Freed; But Baron Yun Chi-ho and Other Prominent Men Are Found Guilty,"
''New York Times.'' March 21, 1913.
He was the son of General Yun Ung-nyeol, who served as a minister in the government."Changing Sides," ''National Geographic.'' July 2003.
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Independence Club
The Independence Club (), alternate name Independence Association, was an organization that advocated for Korean independence. It operated between July 2, 1896 and December 25, 1898, and was founded and led by the prominent Korean independence activist Philip Jaisohn. The group advocated for numerous reforms for both government and society, including democracy, public education, journalism, and language reform. The group also published a newspaper:'' Tongnip sinmun'' ("The Independent"). Its advocacy for reforming the government into a constitutional monarchy brought it into conflict with the Korean monarch Gojong as well as conservatives in the court. The club was eventually ordered to disband in December 1898. Background A number of reform movements existed in the late Joseon and Korean Empire periods. Soh Jaipil Soh Jaipil, also known as "Philip Jaisohn", was an early prominent leader of the Korean independence movement. He was one of the leaders of the attempted ...
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Independent English 1896
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Tabloid (newspaper Format)
A tabloid is a newspaper format characterized by its compact size, smaller than a broadsheet. The term originates from the 19th century, when the London-based pharmaceutical company GlaxoSmithKline, Burroughs Wellcome & Co. used the term to describe Tablet (pharmacy), compressed pills, later adopted by newspapers to denote condensed content. There are two main types of tabloid newspaper: red tops and Compact (newspaper), compact, distinguished by editorial style. Red top tabloids are distinct from broadsheet newspapers, which traditionally cater to more affluent, educated audiences with in-depth reporting and analysis. However, the line between tabloids and broadsheets has blurred in recent decades, as many broadsheet newspapers have adopted tabloid or compact formats to reduce costs and attract readers. Globally, the tabloid format has been adapted to suit regional preferences and media landscapes. In countries like Germany and Australia, tabloids such as ''Bild'' and ''The ...
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Ju Si-gyeong
Ju Sigyeong (; December 22, 1876 – July 27, 1914) was one of the founders of modern Korean linguistics. He was born in Pongsan-gun, Hwanghae Province in 1876. He helped to standardize the Korean language, based on the spelling and grammar of vernacular Korean. Biography Ju Sigyeong was born in Hwanghae Province, in what is now North Korea. He studied Classical Chinese from an early age. In 1887 he moved to Seoul and studied linguistics. In 1896, he found work in the first Hangeul-only newspaper, '' Dongnip Sinmun'', founded by the Korean independence activist Seo Jae-pil. In 1897, Seo Jae-pil was sent into exile to the United States, and Ju Sigyeong left the newspaper. Interested in Western linguistics and teaching methods, Ju Sigyeong served as a Korean instructor for the American missionary William B. Scranton, founder of today's Ewha Womans University. Standardizing Korean Language Having realized the need of a standardized Korean alphabet, Ju Sigyeong established the ...
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Seoul
Seoul, officially Seoul Special Metropolitan City, is the capital city, capital and largest city of South Korea. The broader Seoul Metropolitan Area, encompassing Seoul, Gyeonggi Province and Incheon, emerged as the world's List of cities by GDP, sixth largest metropolitan economy in 2022, trailing behind New York metropolitan area, New York, Greater Tokyo Area, Tokyo, Greater Los Angeles, Los Angeles, Paris metropolitan area, Paris, and London metropolitan area, London, and hosts more than half of South Korea's population. Although Seoul's population peaked at over 10 million, it has gradually decreased since 2014, standing at about 9.6 million residents as of 2024. Seoul is the seat of the Government of South Korea, South Korean government. Seoul's history traces back to 18 BC when it was founded by the people of Baekje, one of the Three Kingdoms of Korea. During the Joseon dynasty, Seoul was officially designated as the capital, surrounded by the Fortress Wall of Seoul. I ...
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Jung-dong, Seoul
Jung-dong () is a '' dong'' (neighbourhood) of Mapo District, Seoul, South Korea. See also *Administrative divisions of South Korea South Korea is made up of 22 first-tier administrative divisions: 6 List of special cities of South Korea#Position in hierarchy and types, metropolitan cities (''gwangyeoksi'' ), 1 List of special cities of South Korea, special city (''teukbyeo ... References * * External links Mapo District official website in Englishat the Mapo District official website Map of Mapo Districtat the Mapo District official website Neighborhoods of Mapo District {{Seoul-geo-stub ...
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Pak Jung-yang
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