The United States confronts Korea militarily in…

1871 CE

The United States confronts Korea militarily in 1871 in response to the burning of the General Sherman, killing two hundred and forty-three Koreans in Ganghwa Island before withdrawing.

This incident is called the Sinmiyangyo in Korea.

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Ganghwa Island Kyonggi-do Korea, South View →

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Christians, Roman Catholic View → Joseon (Yi) kingdom of View → Chinese Empire, Qing (Manchu) Dynasty View → United States of America (US, USA) (Washington DC) View → France, Second Empire of View →

Topics
United States expedition to Korea View →

Subjects
Commerce View → Conflict View → Mayhem View → Government View →

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