Rivers Seen from Space: Index Rivers have always been a primary focus of human settlement, and are perhaps the single most consistent natural feature related to the location and discovery of archaeological sites.
Hong Sa-Ik was one of the Koreans who did not change his name, and he also achieved the highest rank of any Korean serving in the Japanese military forces. Lieutenant General Hong Sa-Ik was placed in charge of all prisoner of war camps in the Philippines.
1 July 24 â The JapanâKorea Treaty of 1907 brings the government and military of the protectorate of Korea more firmly under Japanese control. July 21 â The SS Columbia sinks after colliding with the lumber schooner San Pedro off Shelter Cove, California, U.S.A., resulting in 88 deaths. 2  July 24 â The JapanâKorea Treaty of 1907 brings the government and military of the protectorate of Korea more firmly under Japanese control.