Ryu Hyeok-ro | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Director of Artillery Section | |
| Monarch | Gojong |
| Preceded by | Established |
| Succeeded by | Yi Byeong-wo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1851-03-09)March 9, 1851 |
| Died | May 15, 1945(1945-05-15) (aged 94) |
| Profession | Official, and Officer |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Korean Empire |
| Branch/service | Imperial Korean Army |
| Years of service | 1894-1907 |
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Ryu Hyeok-ro | |
| Hangul | 유혁로 |
|---|---|
| Hanja | 柳赫魯 |
| RR | Yu Hyeokro |
| MR | Yu Hyŏngno |
Ryu Hyeok-ro (Korean: 유혁로;Hanja: 柳赫魯; March 9, 1851 – May 15, 1945) was a Korean officer during the age of LateJoseon Dynasty, andKorea under Japanese rule.
Being born as a child of a soldier of Joseon Dynasty, Ryu passed the military civil service examination in 1876.[1] As a result ofKim Ok-gyun's actions, Ryu and his father started to assimilate to the Gaewha ideologies.[2] In 1882, Ryu visited Japan as aAide-de-camp toPark Yung-hyo withBak Jungyang, Cho Byeong-jik, O Yun-jung, etc. Opposing the Qing intervention to Korea, Ryu participated in theGapsin Coup.[1] He played the role of reconnaissance, and communications between the members of the Coup. When the coup was suppressed by the Qing forces in Korea, Ryu fled to Japan withKim Ok-gyun. During his years in Japan, Ryu used Japanese name, Yamada Yuichi (山田唯一). He returned to Korea in 1894 withPark Yung-hyo.[3] In 1895, Ryu was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel and posted as the first Director of Artillery ofMinistry of Military,[1] with the support of Park Yung-hyo.[4] He participated in theIndependence Club, andPeople's joint association.[5] However, as a Pro-Russian cabinet was established in Korea, Ryu again fled to Japan.[3] In Japan, Ryu had a great interest in military, and military technologies.[1]
In 1907, Ryu returned to Korea with some of the survivors of the Gapsin Coup in 1884, and was appointed as officer at West North Young-Rim-chang. In December, Ryu was appointed as the Governor ofNorth Pyongan Province by recommendation of Resident GeneralItō Hirobumi. In 1908, he joined a Pro-Japanese organization, Daedong Hak-hui.[1]
After the annexation of Korea, Ryu was appointed as Chamyeogwan of theGyeonggi Province.[1] From 1914 to March 1916, Ryu, as a colonial official for Japan, participated in the Land reform ofTerauchi Masatake.[3] Then, in March 1916, Ryu was appointed as the governor of theNorth Chungcheong Province. In June 1917, Ryu retired from his positions in the government. He started a new life as a businessman.[1] In 1921, Ryu was elected as a member of Junchuwon, and remained his position until 1940. From 1926, Ryu became a member of Dong Min Hui,[3] which tried to suppress the Socialist Independence movements.[6]
After his death, the South Korean government defined Ryu as one of theChinilpas.[1]