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Imperial Japan annexed Korea in 1910 to expand their empire having failed to do in 1592 and 1597 where Japan suffered defeat as a result of having been outgunned and outmaneuvered by the Korean admiral Yi Soon Shin. The Japanese were ultimately able to annex Korea due to their adoption of Western technology (firearms, warships, and fighter planes) whereas Korea kept itself isolated from foreign technology and ideas.

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