KOREA AND IMPERIALISTIC

JAPAN

KOREA AND IMPERIALISTIC

JAPAN

JAPAN’S MOTIVATION JAPAN’S MOTIVATION Security

Korea was too close to Japan to allow Korea or another power to have a military presence

Natural Resources Close access to Korea’s coal and iron

ore deposits to fuel Japan’s industrial base

Foreign Trade Open markets both in Korea and

international trade opportunities

Security Korea was too close to Japan to allow

Korea or another power to have a military presence

Natural Resources Close access to Korea’s coal and iron

ore deposits to fuel Japan’s industrial base

Foreign Trade Open markets both in Korea and

international trade opportunities

HOW IMPERIAL POWER GAINED CONTROL

HOW IMPERIAL POWER GAINED CONTROL

Colonialism and Imperialism throughout other governments.

In early 20th century, Western countries were fighting for trade and territory in East Asia while Japan attempted to find modern colonial powers.

Japanese government, Meiji, wanted to separate Korea from Qing Dyansty and make it theirs.

Korea was ruled by Japanese during beginning of the 21st century and was under Japanese protection.

Japan wanted to expand into Korea because of their raw materials, farmland, and security.

Japans new government turned to the hands of Korea and then to the Qing dynasty of China.

Colonialism and Imperialism throughout other governments.

In early 20th century, Western countries were fighting for trade and territory in East Asia while Japan attempted to find modern colonial powers.

Japanese government, Meiji, wanted to separate Korea from Qing Dyansty and make it theirs.

Korea was ruled by Japanese during beginning of the 21st century and was under Japanese protection.

Japan wanted to expand into Korea because of their raw materials, farmland, and security.

Japans new government turned to the hands of Korea and then to the Qing dynasty of China.

EARLY EXPANSION OF JAPANESE

EARLY EXPANSION OF JAPANESE

Expanded into Kokkaido which converted all of the hunter-gathers to agriculturists.

Japan opened up Korea’s ports for trade and more territory access. Even though Korea refused these requests, Japan still demanded forming the new Meiji government.

Controlled the Rhyukyuans.Then later expanded into China.

Expanded into Kokkaido which converted all of the hunter-gathers to agriculturists.

Japan opened up Korea’s ports for trade and more territory access. Even though Korea refused these requests, Japan still demanded forming the new Meiji government.

Controlled the Rhyukyuans.Then later expanded into China.

JAPAN TAKES PIECES OF KOREAJAPAN TAKES PIECES OF KOREA January 1876 - Japan employs gunboat

diplomacy to pressure Korea to sign the Treaty of Ganghwa that granted extraterritorial rights and opens three Korean ports to Japanes trade

April 1895 - Treaty of Shimonseki China recognized total independence of Korea ceded the Liaodong Peninsula, Taiwan and Penghu Islands to Japan “in prepetuity.”

1905 - Conclusion of the Russo - Japanese War, Russia recognizes Korea as part of Japan ﾕ s sphere of influence. Japan annexes Korea in 1910.

January 1876 - Japan employs gunboat diplomacy to pressure Korea to sign the Treaty of Ganghwa that granted extraterritorial rights and opens three Korean ports to Japanes trade

April 1895 - Treaty of Shimonseki China recognized total independence of Korea ceded the Liaodong Peninsula, Taiwan and Penghu Islands to Japan “in prepetuity.”

1905 - Conclusion of the Russo - Japanese War, Russia recognizes Korea as part of Japan ﾕ s sphere of influence. Japan annexes Korea in 1910.

EFFECT ON KOREANSEFFECT ON KOREANS Empress Myeongseong of Korea was assassinated by

Japanese agents

1905 - Japan forced Korea to sign the Eulsa Treaty making Korea a protectorate

1910 - Japan annexed Korea

Empress Myeongseong of Korea was assassinated by Japanese agents

1905 - Japan forced Korea to sign the Eulsa Treaty making Korea a protectorate

1910 - Japan annexed Korea

Korean Independence Movements – March 1, 1919 “Three-One Movement” or Manse Demonstrations – 7000 people were killed by Japanese police and soldiers

Korean Independence Movements – March 1, 1919 “Three-One Movement” or Manse Demonstrations – 7000 people were killed by Japanese police and soldiers

According to The Bloody History of the Korean The Bloody History of the Korean Independence MovementIndependence Movement by Park Eunsik,

7,509 people were killed,

15,849 were wounded,

715 private homes, 47 churches, and 2 school buildings were destroyed by fire,

46,303 were arrested,

10,000 were tried and convicted

According to The Bloody History of the Korean The Bloody History of the Korean Independence MovementIndependence Movement by Park Eunsik,

7,509 people were killed,

15,849 were wounded,

715 private homes, 47 churches, and 2 school buildings were destroyed by fire,

46,303 were arrested,

10,000 were tried and convicted

MARCH 1ST AFTERMATH

TODAY’S KOREATODAY’S KOREA Korea is a divided nation – separating families,

cultures, economies and political alliances

South Korea has become a manufacturing giant with companies such as Hyundai & LG. North Korea struggles to feeds it’s people and threatens it’s neighbors with nuclear weapons

South Korea is politically aligned with Britain, Japan and USA. North Korea is politically aligned with Russia and China

Korea is a divided nation – separating families, cultures, economies and political alliances

South Korea has become a manufacturing giant with companies such as Hyundai & LG. North Korea struggles to feeds it’s people and threatens it’s neighbors with nuclear weapons

South Korea is politically aligned with Britain, Japan and USA. North Korea is politically aligned with Russia and China

CONCLUSIONCONCLUSION Korea and it’s people were greatly affected by

Japan imperialism and occupation

Korea’s cultural and religious leaders drew up a “Proclamation of Independence”

March 1 is a national holiday in both North and South Korea

Korea and it’s people were greatly affected by Japan imperialism and occupation

Korea’s cultural and religious leaders drew up a “Proclamation of Independence”

March 1 is a national holiday in both North and South Korea

THANK YOU!THANK YOU!

Danielle

Brandi

Caley

Danielle

Brandi

Caley