Korea 1910

On August 22nd, 1910 Japan officially annexed Korea under the Japan-Korea Annexation Treaty . It renamed the country Cho-sen. Japan continued to occupy Korea until the end of the Second World War..

In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Korea found itself caught in the midst of a power struggle among regional powers, such as China, Russia, and Japan. The Korean peninsula's strategic location made it a desirable target for these countries seeking to expand their influence in East Asia. Japan, in particular, viewed Korea as a crucial stepping stone for its imperial ambitions.

The First Sino-Japanese War (1894-1895) and the Russo-Japanese War (1904-1905) were significant turning points in the struggle for control over Korea. Japan emerged victorious in both conflicts, which led to the weakening of Chinese and Russian influence on the Korean peninsula. Following its victory in the Russo-Japanese War, Japan signed the Treaty of Portsmouth, which recognized Japan's paramount interest in Korea.

Japan gradually increased its control over Korea in the years following the Russo-Japanese War. In 1905, Japan forced Korea to sign the Eulsa Treaty, effectively making Korea a protectorate of Japan. The treaty stripped Korea of its diplomatic sovereignty, and Japanese officials took control of Korea's foreign affairs and military.

In 1910, Japan formally annexed Korea through the Japan-Korea Annexation Treaty. This treaty was signed by the Korean Emperor Sunjong under duress and was later considered null and void by the Korean government following Japan's defeat in World War II. With the signing of this treaty, Korea became a colony of Japan, and the Korean monarchy was abolished.