Yi Hak-gyun
Yi Hak-gyun (Korean: 이학균, Chinese: 李學均) was a general and an official of Korean Empire. He was one of the Pro-Russian and American politicians of the Korean Empire with Yi Yong-ik. He also tried to strengthen the military of Korean Empire. Life. In May 1895, Yi was appointed as commander of the 1st battalion. In 1895, Yi became Jong 2 Poom. On 8 October 1895, when the Empress Myeongseong was assasinated by the Japanese, Yi reported it to William McEntyre Dye, and Afanasy Seredin-Sabatin. In 1896, Yi was appointed as translator of Gungnaebu . In 1897, Yi was appointed as a chief of ambassador(영선사 장) to Qing dynasty for military reasons. In July 1897, Yi was again appointed as translator of Gungnaebu. He became one of the first class member of Jungchuwon. But he later asked for cancel that appointment because he did not meant to live a life of an official and he does not deserves it. In November 1897, Yi became the commander of 2nd Siwidae battalion. On 29 June 1898, when one of his officer, Han Bong-ho did not stayed in his office, Yi got punishments too. When the Yeon -mu Gong won, a military academy was established, Yi became one of the staff of it. On 7 October 1898, Yi became the headmaster of Military Academy of Korean Empire. On 30 December 1898, Yi was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel. On 5 June 1899, Yi was ordered to guard Prince Henry of Prussia when he visited Korea. On 25 July 1899, Yi became Director of Prosecute Office of the Board of Marshals. On 21 August 1899, Yi was appointed as major general. As the director of prosecute office, Yi accused soldiers who violated the military law to the Emperor. On  19 February 1900, Yi became Director of Recording Office of the Board of Marshals. On 19 March 1901, Yi was appointed as the headmaster of Military Academy of Korean Empire. On 11 October 1901, Yi became the chief of the Military court. In October 1902, Yi visited Japan to watch Fall training of the Imperial Japanese Army. Before the Russo-Japanese War, Yi with Yi Yong-ik and other Pro-Russian and American politicians persuaded who Gojong to claim the neutral of the war. It was supposed to keep the secrets from other countries. After Japan–Korea Treaty of 1904  was signed, Yi was prisoned with Hyeon Sang-geon. and some others who were against the Japanese government. On 9 March 1904, Yi was removed from the position of judge of military court. When he thought that the Empire of Japan is trying to kidnap him, Yi hided in the French legation then went to Shanghai. Japanese knew that Yi was escaping from Korea. But they ware never successful for kidnapping Yi. After the signing of Japan–Korea Agreement of August 1904, Yi went to Russia and brought secrete message of Pavlov, Russian ambassador to Korea, that Russia will assure  Korea's independence and stop Japan from interrupting Korea to Emperor Gojong. On 3 September 1907, Yi was removed from the army because he did not have any position in the army. He died in Shanghai in an unknown date. His death was confirmed in April 1909.