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Signing of the Treaty of Ganghwa
- When
- February 26, 1876
- Where
- Ganghwa Island
Negotiations concluded on February 26, 1876, resulting in the signing of the Japan–Korea Treaty of Amity, known in Korea as the Treaty of Ganghwa Island.
The treaty was signed between representatives of the Empire of Japan and the Kingdom of Joseon. It ended Joseon's tributary status to the Qing dynasty and opened three ports to Japanese trade. The agreement granted Japanese people extraterritorial rights in Korea, similar to those Westerners enjoyed in Japan.
Sources
- Japan–Korea Treaty of 1876 Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-21
- Ganghwa Island Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-02
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