nov 1, 1905 - Japan-Korea

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Nov 17 Japanese troops have surrounded the palace of the Korean Emperor Gojong, but he refuses to sign a treaty that would turn sovereignty over to the Japanese. Under coercion by the Japanese, Gojong's cabinet signs what is to be known as the Japan-Korea Protectorate Treaty. Japan takes power over Korea's foreign affairs and military matters. Japan also takes power over Korea's police, postal, telegraph and telephone services.

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