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Gojong delegated executive authority to the crown prince I Cheok, designated as Daeri (代理|대리), "acting" (as proxy), by an imperial decree approved on 19 Jul 1907 (backdated to 18 Jul 1907, published in Korea Official Gazette, Extra, 19 Jul 1907, p. 9), handing over the authority at a ceremony perfomed by proxies on 20 Jul 1907. On 22 Jul 1907 Gojong approved another decree, effectively terminating his reign (backdated to 19 Jul 1907, published in Korea Official Gazette, No. 3825, 23 Jul 1907, p. 74). In consequence, the form of address of the crown prince in legalities was changed from Daeri to Hwangje (皇帝|황제) in accordance with a memorial presented by the cabinet ministers and approved by the crown prince on 22 Jul 1907 (Korea Official Gazette, Extra, 23 Jul 1907, p. 1). The formal enthronement of Sunjong followed on 27 Aug 1907 along with a confirmation of the decrees issued during the interval. |