Hwangsŏng sinmun

[1] Editors of the paper included Yu Kŭn (유근; 柳瑾), Park Eun-sik, and later Chang Chi-yŏn [ko].

[1] The paper was progressive, and sought to advocate for Korea's education and independence during a time when the Empire of Japan was encroaching on Korean sovereignty.

[1] It ordered its content similarly to other Korean papers of the time, with editorials first, miscellaneous and society articles second, and advertisements third.

[1] On January 5, 1900, it began publishing international stories it received from British news agency Reuters.

They received donations ranging from 10 to 200 won, and were able to resume publication, although they continued experiencing financial difficulties.

[1] On November 20, 1905, it published a famous editorial written by Chang entitled I Wail Bitterly Today.

[1] Upon Japan's formal annexation of Korea on August 29, 1910, they were forced to change the name of the paper to Hansŏng Sinmun (한성신문; 漢城新聞; lit.