As a result of the First Sino-Japanese War in 1894--95, China's control ceased and the Gregorian calendar was adopted by the new Korean Empire on 1 January 1895, but with years numbered from the foundation of the Joseon Dynasty in 1393.
China's control ceased. This was as a result of the First Sino-Japanese War in 1894--95. The Gregorian calendar was adopted by the new Korean Empire on 1 January 1895. This was as a result of the First Sino-Japanese War in 1894--95. This was but. Years numbered from the foundation of the Joseon Dynasty in 1393.