Description
Book SynopsisFilling an important gap in extraterritoriality studies and in the history of Anglo-Korean relations, this benchmark study examines Britain’s exercise of extraterritorial rights in Korea from 1884 until Korea’s formal annexation by Japan in 1910. It shows how the treaty provisions—which provided for Britain’s ideal extra-territorial regime—were influenced by Britain’s considerably greater experience in Japan beginning in 1859. The caseload proved miniscule in the absence of any large British commercial or maritime presence. Nevertheless, it provides an insight into extra-territoriality’s operation outside major commercial centres and ports. Britain’s protection of Chinese interests in Korea in the aftermath of the Sino-Japanese War, 1894–1895 is also covered.
Table of ContentsAcknowledgements
List of Maps and Tables
Note on Personal and Place Names
Note on Currency
Abbreviations
British Foreign Secretaries and Diplomatic
Representatives in Tokyo and Beijing, 1883–1914
Preface
1. Britain Arrives in Korea
2. Administration of Extraterritoriality: The People
Ministers and Chargés d’Affaires
Consuls-General
Vice-Consuls and Assistants
Constables
Judges
Crown Advocates
Lawyers
Assessors and juries
3. Statutory Background to the Exercise of Consular Jurisdiction
Relationship with local law and regulations
4. The Courts: Administration and Caseload
The Courts
Reconciliation and arbitration
Caseload
5. Criminal Cases
Jurisdiction and appeals
Prosecutions
Gaols
Deportation
6. Civil Cases
Jurisdiction and appeals
Civil claims
Civil status
Exclusivity
Registration
Marriages
Deaths, burials and inquests
Probate and administration
7. The Sea
Naval Courts of Enquiry
Extraterritoriality and belligerents’ rights in wartime
8. The Bethell Cases
9. The Joly Case
10. British Claims Against Koreans
Assaults and other criminal acts
Debt claims
Mining concessions
General protection of Treaty rights
11. British Protection of Other Foreigners and Koreans
Protection of Chinese interests, 1894 –1899
Protection of Italian interests, 1889 –1901 and 1906–1910
Koreans seeking British protection
12. The End of Extraterritoriality
13. Chemulpo and Other Foreign Settlements
14. Conclusion
