Imperial Edict No. 318: National Name of Korea to be Changed to Chōsen
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We, the undersigned, hereby authorize the change of name of Korea to Chōsen and make it official.
[Privy Seal of Japan]
August 29, Meiji 43 [1910]
Marquis Katsura Tarō, Prime Minister
Imperial Edict No. 318
The national name of Korea shall be changed to the present name of Chōsen.
Supplementary Provisions
This order shall come into effect on the day of promulgation.
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