noun
Korean Empire (1897-1910)
Historical term referring to the unified Korean Empire proclaimed in 1897, which lasted until annexation by Japan in 1910.
大韓帝国は1897年に成立した。
The Korean Empire was established in 1897.
大韓帝国の時代について調べている。
I am researching the period of the Korean Empire.
From 大韓 (Great Han) + 帝国 (empire), the official name adopted in 1897 to replace the Joseon dynasty's designation.