The Night They Came for the Queen

For centuries, Korea's royal palace stood as the heart of a proud kingdom. But before sunrise on October 8, 1895, armed men stormed the palace with one mission: eliminate the woman standing in the way of an empire. That woman was Empress Myeongseong, better known in the West as Queen Min. She fought to preserve Korea's independence as foreign powers competed for control of East Asia. Her resistance made her one of the most influential women in Korean history... and one of the most dangerous targets. What happened inside Gyeongbokgung Palace that morning shocked the world and became one of the most infamous political assassinations in modern history. In this documentary, we uncover the conspiracy, the political tensions, the brutal attack, and the lasting consequences that changed Korea forever. Welcome to EMET. Truth has a story. #EmpressMyeongseong #QueenMin #KoreanHistory #HistoryDocumentary #PoliticalAssassination #JoseonDynasty #Japan #History #TrueStory #EMET