Namely, Korea created a slogan "東道西器," which was close in meaning with a slogan in China "中体西用" (to learn technology and culture of Western countries while centering on traditional studies and systems) and set up the new model army and advisers for diplomatic issues, and Gojong announced that Korea joined in the international society and abide by the "Koho."
すなわち「東道西器」という中国の「中体西用」に似たスローガンを掲げ、新式軍隊や外交顧問を設置し、高宗は「公法」に依拠して国際社会に参加することを宣言した。