[1] When the Independence Club was formed, Han demonstrated favor for the liberal political party; he was appointed as the Speaker of the National Assembly when the People's Joint Association was at its peak.

[1] To soothe the disgruntled public after arresting 17 leaders of the Independence club, Emperor Gojong appointed Han as the chief judge of the court.

Pak Chesoon, who was the Minister of Foreign Affairs, declared that he would rather commit suicide if Japan forced him to sign the treaty.

However, when Han was locked in a closet at Jungmyeongjeon by Japanese troops and under threat of execution, the remaining ministers fearing similar treatment, signed the treaty.

[10] In 1920, Han established the Joseon Education Organization with Yi Sang-jae, which was later transformed into the Millip Deahak Giseonghoe.