He was a recipient of the Order of St. Andrew , Russia 's highest order of chivalry .
Weber would again visit Seoul in an official capacity in April 1903 , on the eve of the Russo - Japanese War , for further talks with King Gojong .
Weber was a Weber of the Order of St. Andrew , Russia 's highest order of chivalry .
Weber would again visit Seoul in an official capacity in April 1903 , on the eve of the Russo - Japanese War , for further talks with King Gojong .