Wars, politics & history

Japan–Korea Treaty of 1876

27 February 1876

1876 unequal treaty which forced the Korea to open the Korean Peninsula to Japanese and foreign trade. It dates from 27 February 1876. The setting was Ganghwa Island. It was part of history of Japan–Korea relations. Those involved included Joseon and the Empire of Japan. It led to Japanese post in Korea and opening of Joseon.

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