title: Korea: From Norm Taker to Norm Maker in International Law
abstract: Introduction of Western International Law into East AsiaWhen international law of Western origin appeared in East Asia and it was asserted as the new international order in the region through the superior military power of Western states, it became inevitable that many matters of an international character should be rethought according to the newly introduced concepts of international law.One of the most important matters of review was the legal status of Korea.From the viewpoint of internationa