12 Facts About Han Kyu-seol

1.

In 1884, Han Kyu-seol became the commander of army of the in Gyeongsang-right province.

2.

On 15 February 1902, Han Kyu-seol was appointed as Minister of Law.

3.

On 27 August 1905, Han Kyu-seol was appointed as the prime minister, then Lieutenant General of the army on 8 November 1905.

4.

However, Han Kyu-seol failed to prevent the treaty from being signed.

5.

Choe Ik-hyeon wrote that Han Kyu-seol has a great fault for the treaty, which is not caring his ministers and letting them to agree.

6.

Han Kyu-seol wrote that at the first time, all of the ministers were against signing the treaty.

7.

However, when Han Kyu-seol was locked in Jungmyeongjeon, ministers started to agree.

8.

Han Kyu-seol was one of the member of national assembly and special official in Gungnaebu.

9.

On 18 December 1906, Han Kyu-seol was appointed as the speaker of Junchuwon.

10.

In 1920, Han Kyu-seol established Joseon education organization with some others.

11.

Han Kyu-seol died on 22 September 1930 in Cheongju City.

12.

On 17 March 1977, Han Kyu-seol's house became heritage of Seoul.