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In 1900 the recently established empire of Korea (Taehan cheguk) participated in the Paris Universal Exposition (Exposition Universelle de Paris) of 1900, the second and final time Korea attended a world’s fair as a unified and independent nation. Though a cursory look at the Korean pavilion and delegation would seem to indicate active and independent Korean involvement, in actuality Korean participation hinged on active French efforts, in particular those of the French consul in Korea Victor Collin de Plancy. French interest in turn was related to aspirations for various concessions in Korea. This paper examines the dynamics behind Korean participation in the Paris Universal Exposition of 1900 as well as period reactions to and attitudes towards Korea and its Paris display.