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Korea 1900-1945

KOREA 1900-1945

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Towards the end of the 19th century , during the era of Meiji restoration to the end of the Second World War , Japan embarked on an ambitious expansionist program . This was consequenced by its rapid industrialization and growth of a strong military that would see it being at par with other western powers . This reign however would be brought to tragic end in 1945 by the conquest of Japan by the Americans One country that was under this rule was Korea , like

its counterpart the Taiwan , Korea underwent significant political , economic and cultural changes during the occupation from 1900 to 1945 , and it is these changes that remain the focus of this

In the bid to extend its influence across Asia in competition with the western powers , the Meiji government sought to colonize Korea which by then was under the Chinas Qing Dynasty . Korea was regarded by the Japanese to be of immense benefits as a part of its national interests and security strategy . The occupation of Korea was initiated through what has come to be referred to as the Gun Boat Diplomacy . This refers to the collection of efforts employed to persuade Korea to enter into the treaty of Ganghwa , this treaty saw Japan acquire extra territorial rights and access to the Korean ports . This is the initial efforts that began what would become a half century occupation of Korea by the Japanese . This however was not without a tilt to the...

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