The Gjemi Coup [Hankoel: 계미정변, Handja: 癸未政變] was a coup d'état that overthrew the government of King Hjodjo of Tsjasan and led to the enthronement of King Tedjo, founding the Sjakwang state.

Etymology

Alternative names

Causes and Background

Corea's Silhak movement

Dutch influence and the Sjinsa Party

Ascendancy of the Ki family

The Oelhe Repression

Timeline of the Coup

Aftermath

Resistance to the new regime

Shift in Corean policy

Damage & death toll