1. Kim Hong-jip's name was originally Kim Goeng-jip which he later changed to Kim Hong-jip.
22 Facts About Kim Hong-jip
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In 1880, Kim undertook an official mission to Japan where he learned first-hand of the modernizing reforms taking place in that country and inspiring in him a desire to effect such changes in Korea.
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Kim Hong-jip was then promoted to the position of Minister of Culture and Education in the Joseon Dynasty.
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Kim Hong-jip asserted that Joseon should join Japan, the Qing dynasty, and America in order to contribute to global development.
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Kim Hong-jip finalized the Japan-Korea Treaty of 1882 with Japan and, using his diplomatic ability, was able to deny many of Japan's requirements, for which he was promoted to governor of Gyeonggi Province.
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Kim Hong-jip made many agreements with Britain, Germany and America.
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Kim Hong-jip was then sent to Qing dynasty, Tianjin, for liberation of Heungseon Daewongun.
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Kim Hong-jip thought it was important for Joseon to cooperate with other nations for their own development.
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Kim Hong-jip thought that Joseon should developed gradually, not radically.
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In 1884, when the Gapsin Coup occurred, Kim Hong-jip was appointed "Jwauijeong" and became an ambassador plenipotentiary, but he resigned because of the Japan-Korea Treaty of 1885.
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Kim Hong-jip was then demoted to a less important post, and he insisted on opening a port.
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Kim Hong-jip was re-appointed to Jwauijeong in 1887, but resigned shortly after because local Confucian scholars denounced him as a traitor.
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Kim Hong-jip formed cabinets on four occasions to enlist the help of Japan from 1894 until 1896.
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Kim Hong-jip organized the First Cabinet and became the prime minister.
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Kim Hong-jip brought back Heungseon Daewongun from Qing, then proceeded with the Gabo Reform.
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Park Young-hyo, who was in exile, returned to form a cabinet with Kim Hong-jip and introduced the Exemplary Rules in Fourteen Articles which had the effect of modernising Joseon's government, territorial administration, tax, education and other affairs.
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However, Kim Hong-jip resigned from the cabinet a short time later because of feuds with Park.
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At first, Kim Hong-jip declined the position of minister, though the king Gojong pleaded to him.
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Kim Hong-jip was surprised at that decision and wanted to meet Gojong.
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Kim Hong-jip tried to change the legislative systems and garments of Joseon, and adopt the government structure of Japan.
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Persistently, Yu Kil-chun convinced Kim Hong-jip and brought him to the royal court.
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Kim Hong-jip's corpse was divided into 8 parts and one was sent to each region of Joseon.