1876★★★★★
Japan–Korea Treaty of 1876 (Ganghwa Treaty)
Under military pressure, Joseon signs an unequal treaty opening its ports to Japan.
Treaty· South Korea, Japan
Timeline
3 events19th century
- April 17, 1895★★★★★
Treaty of Shimonoseki
The Qing cede Taiwan and the Penghu Islands to Japan and recognise Korean independence.
Treaty· China, Japan, Taiwan, South Korea
20th century
- August 29, 1910★★★★★
Japan annexes Korea
The Japan–Korea Annexation Treaty takes effect, making Korea a Japanese colony until 1945.
PoliticsTreaty· South Korea, North Korea, Japan