| Ushiba and Takahashi gave up their intent and left Korea due to the stringent circumstance and returned to Japan, but Inoue stayed in Korea and in due time he came to assume the position of diplomatic advisor. |
牛場と高橋は厳しい情勢に見切りをつけて帰国したが、井上だけは朝鮮に留まり、やがて外衙門顧問（外交顧問）に就任。 |