Life in Korea at the XIX-XX centuries

After a recent trip to Japan, we set off at about the same time and also in the Far East. But now we have to cross the Korea Strait and be in Korea at that time the state's integrity.

The end of the XIX-th century in Korea was characterized by unsuccessful attempts to introduce reforms that led to the beginning of the revolutionary movement. King, feeling that the power of the monarch can be overthrown, he turned to neighboring China for help. This led to the response from Japan. In fact, it was the cause of Korea and the Sino-Japanese War. Following this, the Russian-Japanese war, which also allegedly took place without the participation of the Korea. But, in fact, not only took on its territory, but also was a confrontation for influence between empires. Japan's victory. And Korea remained a colony of Japan until the end of the Second World War.




















































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