Japan and Korea sign the Treaty of Ganghwa
On February 26, 1876, Japan and Korea signed the Treaty of Ganghwa.
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The Event
On February 26, 1876, Japan and Korea signed the Treaty of Ganghwa.
The Political Context
The treaty opened Korean ports to Japanese trade and granted Japanese nationals special legal privileges.
From negotiations to implementation
A dated agreement records the terms the parties accepted. Its signature, legal effect and practical implementation can belong to different dates.
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