Gojongs

Gojongs is a regnal name associated with Korean monarchs, most notably King Gojong of Joseon, who reigned as king from 1864 to 1907 and became the first Emperor of Korea in 1897, ruling as Emperor Gojong until his abdication in 1907. His reign occurred during a time of rapid modernization in Korea and increasing pressure from Japan, culminating in the loss of sovereignty that led to the eventual annexation of Korea by Japan.

Under Gojong’s rule, Korea experienced efforts at modernization in government, education, and industry, alongside intense court factionalism and external interference. The establishment of the Korean Empire in 1897 marked a shift from a Joseon monarchy to an imperial status, though real power remained constrained by internal factions and foreign influence. After abdication in 1907, the empire’s autonomy diminished further, leading to eventual Japanese control and the 1910 annexation. Gojong died in 1919 in Seoul, leaving a legacy tied to Korea’s late-123 transformation and its struggle against imperial encroachment.

The plural form “Gojongs” is uncommon in standard usage and usually refers to discussions or disambiguation rather than to multiple distinct historical figures. In general, there is one widely recognized historical figure associated with this regnal name, though the term may appear in various contexts to denote the same monarch or to address transliteration and naming questions in scholarly discussions.