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He ruled until [[1907]], when he was succeeded by [[Emperor Sunjong]], who then ruled only a few years, until [[1910]] when the Empire was abolished, and Korea, already a protectorate since [[1905]], was fully annexed by Japan. The Emperors wore yellow, a color strongly traditionally associated with emperors in China, instead of the royal red their kingly ancestors had worn, and they adopted the [[plum blossom]] as the chief emblem of their imperial house, and empire. When not wearing traditional ceremonial garb, members of the imperial family typically wore Western clothing, performing and demonstrating their modernity.

He ruled until [[1907]], when he was succeeded by [[Emperor Sunjong]], who then ruled only a few years, until [[1910]] when the Empire was abolished, and Korea, already a protectorate since [[1905]], was fully annexed by Japan. The Emperors wore yellow, a color strongly traditionally associated with emperors in China, instead of the royal red their kingly ancestors had worn, and they adopted the [[plum blossom]] as the chief emblem of their imperial house, and empire. When not wearing traditional ceremonial garb, members of the imperial family typically wore Western clothing, performing and demonstrating their modernity.

The first railroad in Korea was built in [[1899]], prior to Japanese colonization. Known as the Gyeongin Line, it connected Jemulpo (near Incheon) and Noryangjin (on the southern side of [[Seoul]]). Later rail lines were largely built to serve Japanese colonial aims, including the expansion of connections to Manchuria.<ref>Gallery labels, National Museum of Korea.[https://www.flickr.com/photos/toranosuke/38951744864/in/photostream/]</ref>

The first railroad in Korea was built in [[1899]], prior to Japanese colonization. Known as the Gyeongin Line, it connected Jemulpo (near Incheon) and Noryangjin (on the southern side of [[Seoul]]). Later rail lines were largely built to serve Japanese colonial aims, including the expansion of connections to Manchuria. Streetcar lines within Seoul were first established that same year, bringing notable changes to the pattern of daily life as well as expanding the ability of women and members of the lower classes to travel within the city.<ref>Gallery labels, National Museum of Korea.[https://www.flickr.com/photos/toranosuke/38951744864/in/photostream/][https://www.flickr.com/photos/toranosuke/38951743084/in/photostream/]</ref>

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