For 10 points, name this leader of the genro, the primary architect of the Meiji constitution and the first Prime Minister of Japan.
Although he was not a monarch, this politician consulted with the German law experts Rudolf von Gneist and Albert Mosse for help on one project, which incorporated the concept of a "national polity" to justify authority. Prior to founding the Friends of Constitutional Government Party, this man led a committee which adapted the blueprint of the German Empire's government into a constitution for his own country. He engineered the abdication of (*) King Kojong, thus bringing an end to the Joseon dynasty, after which he was installed as the first Resident-General of Korea. Those actions later led to his assassination by Korean activist An Jung-Geun. For 10 points, name this leader of the genro, the primary architect of the Meiji constitution and the first Prime Minister of Japan.
Although he was not a monarch, this politician consulted with the German law experts Rudolf von Gneist and Albert Mosse for help on one project, which incorporated the concept of a "national polity" to justify authority.
Ito Hirobumi [do not accept or prompt on "Hirobumi"]