The Tragic Life of the Last Prince of Korea

Prince Yi U

Daniel C.

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Prince Yi U (Source: Gods and Foolish Grandeur)

WWhen Japan annexed Korea in 1910, many of Korea’s ex-royals were given noble titles by the Japanese imperial government to ease the anger of the Korean people. Although from the outside it seemed like these royals were treated exceptionally by Japan, many of them lived tragic lives. One of the more famous stories is the story of Prince Yi U, who was the grandson of King…

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