The Sino-Japanese War (1894-1895): Unraveling Korea’s Pivotal Role in East Asian Conflict
At the heart of the conflict was Korea, then known as Joseon. Historically a tributary state of China under the Qing Dynasty, Korea found itself in a precarious position by the late 19th century. The Joseon Dynasty, which had ruled Korea since the late 14th century, was facing internal strife and external pressures. On one … 더 읽기