Eulsa Treaty
A forced treaty stripping Korea of diplomatic sovereignty. Righteous armies and suicide protests arose across the country.
Key developments
- 1905.11.17Forced Treaty Signed
Itō Hirobumi coerced Korean ministers into signing the Eulsa Treaty, stripping the Korean Empire of its diplomatic rights.
- 통감부 설치Residency-General Established
The Residency-General was established under the treaty, with Itō Hirobumi as first Resident-General, taking control of domestic affairs.
- 을사의병Eulsa Righteous Army
Choe Ikhyeon, Min Jongsik, and others raised righteous armies to resist the Eulsa Treaty through armed struggle.
- 순국 항거Protests and Self-Sacrifice
Jang Jiyeon's editorial 'This Day We Wail' and the self-sacrifice of Min Yeonghwan intensified nationwide opposition to the treaty.
- 정미7조약Jeongmi Seven-Article Treaty
In 1907, using the Hague mission as a pretext, Japan forced the signing of the Jeongmi Treaty, seizing full control over internal administration.