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 Italians and Koreans negotiated and approved a multi-article treaty with provisions similar to other Western nations.

Ministers from Italy to Korea could have been appointed in accordance with this treaty; but these duties were performed by consul generals at Shanghai, China.

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.