Han Kyu-seol

Han Kyusŏl (; 29 February 1848 – 22 September 1930) was a prime minister of Korean Empire when the Japan–Korea Treaty of 1905 was signed. Han opposed the treaty, but failed to prevent it from being signed.

Biography Han was born on 29 February 1848 in Seoul. In his youth, Han passed the Gwageo's military examination, and was appointed as the commander of army of the in Gyeongsang-right province. After serving at various posts, Han was appointed as Mayor of Seoul in 1887. Later in 1896, he was promoted to Minister of Law. However, as the Imperial government disbanded the Independence Club, Han was subsequently ousted from his position. On 27 August 1905, Han was appointed as the prime minister, and Lieutenant General of the army on 8 November 1905. As the prime minister of Korea, Han was firmly opposed the Eulsa Treaty. After the treaty of 1905 was signed, Han, as well as Five Eulsa Traitors, were the target of public resentment. Choe Ik-hyeon wrote that Han was at great fault for the ratification of the treaty.

After the annexation of Korea, the Japanese Government awarded Han the title of Baron but he refused. In 1920, Han established the Joseon Education Organization with Yi Sang-jae, which was later transformed into the Millip Deahak Giseonghoe. He died on 22 September 1930 in Cheongju.

Family Father Han Sŭngnyŏl Sibling(s) Older brother - Han Kyujik Younger brother - Han Jinho Wife (name unknown) Issue Son - Han Yangho Daughter - Lady Han of the Cheongju Han clan Daughter - Lady Han of the Cheongju Han clan Daughter - Lady Han of the Cheongju Han clan

Honours

Order of the Palgwae 1st Class