On This Day: Japan and Korea sign the Treaty of Kangwha, which grants Japanese citizens... (1876)

On February 26, 1876: Japan and Korea sign the Treaty of Kangwha, which grants Japanese citizens extraterritoriality rights in Korea, opens three Korean ports to Japanese trade, and ends Korea's status as a tributary state of Qing dynasty China.

This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's heart for justice and righteousness. Consider using it when preaching about justice, peace, human-rights.