Germany–Korea Treaty of 1883

The Germany–Korea Treaty of 1883 was negotiated between representatives of Germany 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 city. Treaty negotiations with several Western countries were made possible by the completion of this initial Japanese overture.

In 1882, the Americans concluded a treaty and established diplomatic relations, which served as a template for subsequent negotiations with other Western powers.

Treaty provisions
The Germans and Koreans negotiated and approved a multi-article treaty with provisions similar to other Western nations.

Ministers from Germany to Korea were appointed in accordance with this treaty; and these diplomats were: Capt. Zembisch, appointed November 18, 1884; T. Kempermann, appointed May 17, 1886; H. Weipert, appointed September 29, 1900.

The treaty remained in effect even after the protectorate was established in 1905.