A former Korean legation building in Logan Circle (1500 13th St NW), Washington, D.C. was reopened as museum on May 22, 2018, marking the 136th anniversary of Korea-U.S. diplomatic ties. This building, established in 1877, was used as Korean Legation from 1889 until Japan forced Korea to sign a treaty depriving it of its diplomatic rights in 1905. After Korea-Japan annexation treaty was signed in 1910, this building was forcibly sold to Japan only for $5. The Cultural Heritage Adminsitration purchased the building in 2012 and has conducted its restoration for over 6 years. As Korea's first diplomatic office established in a Western country, this historical building symbolizes King (later Emperor) Gojong (r. 1863-1907)'s strong will for independent diplomacy and is the only existing building among Korea's modern diplomatic missions keeping their original apperance. The Old Korean Legation museum provides free admission to the public from 10 am to 5 pm everyday except Monday. Guided tour in Korean and English languages are available. For further information and reservation, please visit www.oldkoreanlegation.org