The Korean Empire was proclaimed in 1897 by
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Emperor Gojong
- Step 1: Gojong declared the Gwangmu era and the empire. Answer: Emperor Gojong. Why not the others: King Sunjong: Sunjong became the second emperor in 1907. Heungseon Daewongun: He was Gojong's father and regent. Queen Min: She was killed in 1895.
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