Arrangements and Implications of the Central Military barracks during the Korean Empire

The strategic relocation of military barracks during the Korean Empire, particularly around Jongmyo Shrine and Gyeongbok Palace, significantly influenced King Gojong's political leadership and the eventual decline of the Central Army. This study reveals that the initial placement of barracks away from the palace during the Gabo Reform reflected the king's diminished influence, but their subsequent shift to Gyeongun Palace symbolized his reassertion of power. However, post-Russo-Japanese War disarmament left the Korean Imperial Army isolated and vulnerable, with Japanese forces occupying vacated barracks. The research combines historical analysis and spatial reconstruction to demonstrate how military arrangements mirrored broader political transitions, ultimately contributing to the army's helpless dissolution.

Lee, S., & Chang, K.-s. (2024). Arrangements and Implications of the Central Military barracks during the Korean Empire. Institute for Historical Studies at Chung-Ang University, 62, 97–134. https://doi.org/10.46823/cahs.2024.62.97