Before revision: Korea was frequently described as a hermit kingdom until 1905, when it became a protectorate of Japan.The Obliteration of the Kingdom of Korea by Stephen Bonsal, The New York Times, July 28, 1907 Today, the term is often applied to North Korea in news and social media, and in 2009, it was used by Hillary Clinton, then the United States Secretary of State.
After revision: , which became increasingly isolationist since the 17th century,Korea was frequently described as a hermit kingdom until 1905, when it became a protectorate of Japan.The Obliteration of the Kingdom of Korea by Stephen Bonsal, The New York Times, July 28, 1907 Today, the term is often applied to North Korea in news and social media, and in 2009, it was used by Hillary Clinton, then the United States Secretary of State.