WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -In 1910, Korea was annexed by the Empire of Japan after years of war, intimidation and political machinations; the country would be considered a part of Japan until 1945. In order to establish control over its new protectorate, the Empire of Japan waged an all-out war on Korean culture.

Detailed explanation-2: -Korea was ruled as a part of the Empire of Japan from 1910 to 1945. Joseon Korea had come into the Japanese sphere of influence with the Japan–Korea Treaty of 1876; a complex coalition of the Meiji government, military, and business officials began a process of integrating Korea’s politics and economy with Japan.

Detailed explanation-3: -Japan invaded/colonized Korea because it was part of Japan’s imperialist goals. Since Japan ended its seclusion policy and established diplomatic relationships with the Great Powers, there had always been a possibility that Japan would be invaded and colonized.

Detailed explanation-4: -However, in 1905, the Korean Empire signed a protectorate treaty and in 1910, Japan annexed the Korean Empire. Korea then became a Japanese colony from 1910 to 1945.