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Remaking the State: Meiji Japan 1600–1912 and Post-Soviet Russia 1964–2000 · THE MAP IN

Map of Japan in November 1905

Korea made a protectorate

Japan in November 1905: Korea made a protectorate. Since July 1898, 2 territories changed status on this map: Korea (Joseon, then Japanese Chōsen; mod. South Korea) and Korea (Joseon, then Japanese Chōsen; mod. North Korea).

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Map of Japan in November 1905: Korea made a protectorate. Colours show Western powers and allies, Independent neighbours, Meiji Japan and its empire.
NOV 1905 · REMAKING THE STATE: MEIJI JAPAN 1600–1912 AND POST-SOVIET RUSSIA 1964–2000

What changes on the map

Korea (Joseon, then Japanese Chōsen; mod. South Korea)Independent neighbours → Domains, vassals, protectorates
Korea (Joseon, then Japanese Chōsen; mod. North Korea)Independent neighbours → Domains, vassals, protectorates

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