nov 17, 1905 - Protectorate Treaty

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Ito Hirobumi becomes Resident General
All Korean foreign relations handled by Japan
Not full annexation

Who: King Kojong, Ito Hirobumi becomes Governor General
What: A treaty setting up the Government General in Korea, also makes all Korean foreign policy and diplomacy handled by Japan. Not full annexation.
Where: Korea
Context: Japanese supremacy in Korea established at the Treaty of Portsmouth after the Russo-Japanese War. Ended after annexation and beginning of Military rule in Korea.
When: 1905
Significance: Established Japanese governmental presence, supremacy over other foreign powers, further limiting the Korean government.

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