Japanese Occupation of Korea

The Japanese Occupation of Korea lasted from 1910 to 1945, during which Japan annexed Korea and imposed its rule over the Korean people. Japan sought to assimilate Koreans by promoting its culture and language while suppressing Korean identity. This period was marked by economic exploitation, forced labor, and human rights abuses, including the exploitation of "comfort women." Koreans resisted in various ways, leading to significant social and cultural upheaval. The occupation ended with Japan's defeat in World War II, leading to Korea's liberation and eventually the division of the peninsula into North and South Korea.