Kabo Reform
Officials of Gungukgimucheo | |
| Date | 1894–1896 |
|---|---|
| Kabo Reform | |
| Hangul | 갑오개혁 |
|---|---|
| Hanja | 甲午改革 |
| Revised Romanization | Gabogaehyeok |
| McCune–Reischauer | Kabogaehyŏk |
The Kabo Reform (Korean: 갑오개혁; Hanja: 甲午改革) describes a series of sweeping reforms suggested to the government of Korea, beginning in 1894 and ending in 1896 during the reign of Gojong of Korea in response to the Donghak Peasant Revolution. Historians debate the degree of Japanese influence in this program, as well as its effect in encouraging modernization.
The term Kabo (갑오; 甲午) comes from the name of the year 1894 in the traditional sexagenary cycle.