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The Korean Empire

In Our Time: History

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Korea's Struggle for Sovereignty

This chapter explores Korea's historical context during the Japanese-Russian War in 1905 and its impact on Korean sovereignty, culminating in Japan's control and the establishment of a protectorate. It examines the rise of Korean nationalism and the responses of intellectuals and righteous armies resisting Japanese rule, while also discussing the division of Korea post-World War II. The narrative highlights the complexities of Korea's identity, the persistence of cultural movements, and the varying interpretations of the Korean Empire's legacy between North and South.

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