1876년외교

Treaty of Ganghwa

Name: Treaty of Ganghwa
Start: 1876년

An unequal treaty with Japan opened ports such as Busan, marking the beginning of the modern era.

Key developments

1876.2Treaty Signed
Joseon and Japan signed the Japan–Korea Treaty of Amity (Ganghwa Treaty) on Ganghwa Island.
조계지 설정Opening of Ports
Three ports—Busan, Wonsan, and Incheon—were opened sequentially to foreign residence and trade.
치외법권Extraterritoriality
Japanese nationals in Joseon were subject to Japanese consular jurisdiction, infringing Joseon's sovereignty.
해안 측량권Coastal Survey Rights
Japan gained the right to freely survey Joseon's coastline, providing a foothold for future military aggression.
무관세Tariff-Free Trade
Japanese goods entered Joseon duty-free, making Joseon economically subordinate to Japan.

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