Invasion of Korea

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Was the Japanese invasion of Korea during the First Sino-Japanese War.

Chronology

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July 1894: In 1894, Japanese troops led by General Yasumasa Fukushima occupied Seoul during the First Sino-Japanese War. This military occupation marked the beginning of Japan's increasing influence and control over Korea.

July 1894: Battle of Seonghwan.

October 1894: The city of Antung, the regional capital, was occupied the following day without any resistance and placed under Japanese civil administration.

September 1894: Battle of Pyongyang (1894).

June 1894: First of about 4,000 Japanese soldiers and 500 marines land at Jemulpo (Incheon).