How Japanese Imperialism Affected Korea
How Japanese Imperialism Affected Korea
Pre-Annexation
Before Japan's annexation of Korea in 1910, Japan had invaded Korea before in 1592, in an attempt to conquer and dominate all of Asia. This series of events is called Imjinwaeran, or Imjin War, and still has cultural impact to this day. Below is a basic timeline of the major events.
1592
Toyotomi Hideyoshi's first invasion- Korean forces were completely unprepared and it took only a month for Japanese forces to reach Pyongyang.
Map of the attacks.
Joseon envoy records his trip to Ming China- showcases good relationship between the twoo lands. National Museum of Korea
Korea's ally, Ming China, are notified about the invasion and join the battle. This propels the war more into a stalemate.
1593
1597
Ming China and Japan discuss peace talkss for years, but it eventually fails due to misunderstandings and long distance. Hideyoshi starts to fall ill.
Fan allegedly belonging to Hideyoshi- map of East Asia with Chinese phrases in dialect on the other side. Osaka Castle Museum
Painting of Korean and Chinese forces attacking the Japanese fort in Ulsan. 1598, Mark Cartwright, Public Domain.
Korea and Ming China join forces one last time and are able to take down the Japanese fort in Ulsan, causing Japan to pull out and abandon their invasion attempt.
1598