Japan–Korea Treaty of 1876 (Ganghwa Treaty)
TreatyUnder military pressure, Joseon signs an unequal treaty opening its ports to Japan.
- Date
- 1876 · View on map
- Countries
- South KoreaJapan
- Regions
- East Asia
- Location
- Ganghwa Island
- Importance
- ★★★★★
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