Imperialism in Korea Timeline

Japan debates invading Korea.

Japan forces Korea to sign a treaty.

Armistice ends war between North and South Korea. South Korea signs a defense treaty with the U.S.

North Korea invades South Korea.

Defeat of Japan. Korea is split into US and USSR zones.

Korea became part of the Japanese Empire.

Korea forced to sign a Treaty of Protectorate with Japan.

Sino-Japanese War begins as clash between Japanese and Chinese forces in Seoul while a Korean rebellion is in full swing.

Russo-Japanese war begins as conflict over status of Russian forces in Manchuria and Korea.

US President T. Roosevelt negotiates the Treaty of Portsmouth, ending the Russo-Japanese war.

Cultural Unity movement attempts to “Japanize” Korea.

King Kojong dies.