Historical Events tagged with "extraterritoriality"

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Politics & Government

Treaty of Kangwha Establishes Japanese Rights in Korea

February 26th, 1876 149 years ago

The Treaty of Kangwha was signed between Japan and Korea, granting Japanese citizens extraterritorial rights. Three Korean ports were opened for Japanese trade, leading to changes in international relations in East Asia. This treaty marked the end of Korea's status as a tributary state to Qing dynasty China, shifting power dynamics in the region.

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