Korean History Part 6 (During the Japanese colonial period)
The reason for the Japanese colonial period is the result of a combination of various causes and situations. Below, we listed the main reasons 1. Imperialism and colonial expansion: Japan has been developing imperialist national desires since the end of the 19th century, and Japan, which has been pushed out of competition with Western powers, has attempted to expand its national power to strengthen its national power. Joseon was considered an attractive colony for Japan because it was geographically adjacent to Japan and had a strategic importance. 2. Searching for foreign roles and East Asian imperialism: Japan pursued East Asian imperialism to strengthen the state of the Western powers. Through Joseon, there was an intention to gain dominance in East Asia and to gain an edge in competition with China. 3. Economic exploitation and resource securing: Joseon was considered economic interests and resource sources for Japan. Japan has exploited the land and resources of Joseon, deve...