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Taewongun
Heungson Taewongun, known as just Taewongun, was the leader of Korea during the late 19th century, Daewongun was an strict isolationist that was against all western ideas. He was the father of the King Gojong, but took over his power as a regent for his young son. The Qing Chinese later on abducted him for his immense power. The Absense of the Taewongun caused the Japanese annexation to be much more quicker. -
Treaty of Kanghwa
The Treaty of Kanghwa was held in Kanghwa island of Korea, on the matters of Japanese trade and forces in Korea. The Treaty of Kanghwa was rather similar to the Treaty of Kanagawa(gunboat diplomacy) but was by Japan to Korea. This treaty granted Japan extraterritorial rights, as well as the absense of customs for traders. The Japanese were also allowed to survey the lands as if their own. This was the first step for Japan's annexation of Korea. -
Tonghak Rebellion
The Tonghak rebellion was a rebellion held by many of the peasant class, demanding rights and equality, as well as better taxes. To put out this massive rebellion, the Chinese and Japanese were needed. This event eventually caused the Sino Japanese War which the Japanese were successful in winning. -
Assasination of Empress Min
Empress Min had been a very strong pro-Russianist, for she was part of the Min - clan, as well as being the Queen of the nation. The Japanese saw her as a threat, so they decided to assasinate her on 1895, by a number of assasins, and was burnt. -
Russo Japanese War
The russo japanese war was a war that lasted about a year. This war was due to territorial disputes, including the korean peninisula. Even though Russia had a more greater manpower, the Russians lost the war in 1905. After Russia's loss, Japan took over all rights to annex Korea, as well as Manchuria in China.
