Imperialism in Korea By KseniaRay Feb 1, 1876 Korea forced to sign Kanghwa treaty Feb 1, 1876 Korea opens to foreighn trade Feb 1, 1881 Treaty of friendship with the US Mar 24, 1885 Li - Ito treat is sighned (balancing forces in Korea) Mar 24, 1894 Sino - Japanese war Mar 24, 1894 Korean Tonghak rebellion Mar 24, 1894 Chinese and Japanese forces clash in Seoul Mar 24, 1895 End of the Sino - Japanese war Mar 24, 1895 China gives up Taiwan Mar 24, 1895 Queen Min assasinated by Japanese forces Mar 24, 1907 Korean army disembanded Mar 24, 1907 Japan begins guerilla Mar 24, 1907 Korean deligated not allowed to be at hearing of Treaty of Protectorate Mar 24, 1910 Korea becomes part of the japanese empire Mar 24, 1918 Rice Riots Mar 24, 1918 End of World War 2 Mar 24, 1919 Koreans protest versailles conference. Thousands killed, Tens of thousands imprisoned Mar 24, 1920 Educational expansion Mar 24, 1930 Cultural activity movement to Japanize Korea. Religion, names, education. Mar 24, 1940 Slaves and comfort women begin to be used in Japanese industry.
