Denmark-Korea Treaty of 1902
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The Denmark-Korea Treaty of 1902 was negotiated between representatives of Denmark and the Empire of Korea.
In 1882, the Americans concluded a treaty and established diplomatic relations, which served as a template for subsequent negotiations with other Western powers.
Ministers from Denmark to Korea could have been appointed in accordance with this treaty; but diplomatic affairs were handled by the Belgians.
The treaty remained in effect even after the protectorate was established
in 1905.
Background
In 1876, Korea established a trade treaty with Japan after Japanese ships approached Ganghwado and threatened to fire on the Korean capital city. Treaty negotiations with several Western countries were made possible by the completion of this initial Japanese overture.In 1882, the Americans concluded a treaty and established diplomatic relations, which served as a template for subsequent negotiations with other Western powers.
Treaty provisions
The Danes and Koreans negotiated and approved a multi-article treaty with provisions similar to other Western nations.Ministers from Denmark to Korea could have been appointed in accordance with this treaty; but diplomatic affairs were handled by the Belgians.
The treaty remained in effect even after the protectorate was established
Korea under Japanese rule
Korea was under Japanese rule as part of Japan's 35-year imperialist expansion . Japanese rule ended in 1945 shortly after the Japanese defeat in World War II....
in 1905.