Kjemi Coup
The Gjemi Coup [Hankoel: 계미정변, Handja: 癸未政變] was a Corean 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
The word Gjemi [癸未] comes from the ancient Sinospheric sexagenary cycle. During the 19th century, it was still used commonly in Corea to name events and incidents.
Causes and Background
Corea's Silhak movement
Dutch influence and the Sjinsa Party
Ascendancy of the Ki family
The Oelhe Repression
Oeitongbang Incident of 1881
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