Japan gained military, political, and economic strength. It then sought to eliminate the extraterritorial rights of foreigners.
It got colonized by Japan.
the First March Movement
apan retained its complete independence, while Vietnam and Korea were subjected to varying degrees of Chinese imperialism.
Japan gained military, political, and economic strength. It then sought to eliminate the extraterritorial rights of foreigners.
For militarism North Korea is has a growing Military. And its growing FAST! It is making some people/countries worried.
It got colonized by Japan.
the First March Movement
apan retained its complete independence, while Vietnam and Korea were subjected to varying degrees of Chinese imperialism.
Korea split into 2 states because Japan enslaved Koreans. North went to Soviets and South went to US. South Korea went toward democracy, as North Korea stayed as a dictatorship. Also, North Korea isn't even able to feed its population.
Japan gained military, political, and economic strength. It then sought to eliminate the extraterritorial rights of foreigners.
Chong Ik Eugene Kim has written: 'Korea and the politics of imperialism, 1876-1910'
Japan broadened it's sphere of influence to include to Korea
Japan broadened it's sphere of influence to include to Korea
The Japanese justified their imperialism in Korea, Taiwan, and China through a combination of nationalism, economic interests, and a belief in their cultural superiority. They framed their expansion as a civilizing mission, arguing that they were bringing modernization and development to "backward" regions. Additionally, Japan sought to secure resources and markets for its growing economy, viewing imperialism as essential for national survival and status as a world power. This rationale was often accompanied by a sense of racial superiority and a desire to compete with Western powers.
Russian wanted warm water sea ports, Korea (lands next to Korea) had them. Japan didn't want any unfriendly nations so close...Korea was to close; about the same as Cuba is to the US (which was responsible for the Cuban Missile Crisis of '62).
For militarism North Korea is has a growing Military. And its growing FAST! It is making some people/countries worried.
Several Asian nations avoided being colonized by European powers. China and Siam (Thailand), were two of these.