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Japan expanded into Korea and Manchuria in the early 1900s primarily to secure resources and establish itself as a regional power. The desire for economic growth, coupled with a nationalistic ambition to assert dominance over neighboring territories, drove this expansion. Additionally, Japan sought to counter Western Imperialism and ensure its own security by creating a buffer zone against rivals like Russia and China. The annexation of Korea in 1910 and military campaigns in Manchuria were pivotal in solidifying Japan's influence in East Asia.

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