in exchange, Japan recognized the United States's sphere of influence in the Philippines. 1905 Eulsa Treaty . 1906 Governor-General to be placed in Korea. 1907 Hague Convention : The Second Peace Conference in 1907. 1907 Hague Secret Emissary Affair . 1907 Japan-Korea Annexation Treaty of 1907 . 1909 Assassination of ITO Hirobumi