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Attack on U.S. Warships
- When
- 1 June 1871
- Where
- Ganghwa Straits
Korean forts fired on the U.S. fleet in the Ganghwa Straits on 1 June, escalating tensions from diplomatic misunderstandings.
The Americans had signaled peaceful intent, but Korean policy prohibited foreign ships on the Han River. This misunderstanding led to the firing on U.S. warships, prompting a punitive campaign after no official apology was received.
Sources
- United States expedition to Korea Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
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