The Russia–Korea Treaty of 1884 was negotiated between representatives of Russia and Korea.
Background In 1876, Korea established a trade treaty with Japan after Japanese ships approached Ganghwado and threatened to fire on the Korean capital. Treaty negotiations with several Western countries were made possible by the completion of the initial Japanese overture.Kim, Chun-gil. (2005).
In 1882, the Americans concluded a treaty and established diplomatic relations,Yŏng-ho Ch'oe et al. (2000). . "Korea signed a similar accord with the United States (the Treaty of Chelump'o, 1882) that was followed by similar agreements with other Western nations." Korean Mission to the Conference on the Limitation of Armament, Washington, D.C., 1921-1922. (1922). , "Treaty and Diplomatic Relations Between the United States and Korea. Treaty of Friendship, Commerce, and Navigation dated May 22, 1882." which served as a template for subsequent negotiations with other Western powers.
Terms The Russians and Koreans negotiated and approved a multi-article treaty with provisions similar to those of other Western nations.Korean Mission ; excerpt, "Treaty and Diplomatic Relations Between Korea and Russia. Treaty of Amity and Commerce dated June 24, 1884"; Kim,
Ministers from Russia to Korea were appointed in accordance with the treaty: Karl Ivanovich Weber, appointed October 14, 1885; Alexey Shpeyer, appointed March 28, 1898; Paul Pavlov,Warner, Denis Ashton. (2002). appointed December 13, 1898.
The treaty remained in effect even after a Japanese protectorate was established over Korea in 1905.Korean Mission ; excerpt, "Official rescript issued by Japan, November 22, 1905, declares: 'In bringing this agreement to the notice of the powers having treaties with Korea, the Imperial Government declares that * * * they will see that these treaties are maintained and respected, and they also engage not to prejudice In any way the legitimate commercial and industrial interests of those powers in Korea'."
See also Unequal treaties List of Ambassadors from Russia to North Korea List of Ambassadors from Russia to South Korea
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