The Gabo Reform describes a series of sweeping reforms introduced in Korea (at that time called Joseon) beginning in 1894, during the reign of King Gojong.
At the time, the ruling Joseon Dynasty was under intense pressure from outside to open up, reform, and modernize, with Russia, Japan, and the United States competing for influence in the country. The Gabo Reform was largely the work of a group of pro-Japanese public officials.
The name Gabo (갑오; 甲午) comes from the name of the year 1894 in the traditional Korean 60-year cycle based on the Chinese zodiac.
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