HC Deb 13 July 1882 vol 272 c278
SIR JOSEPH PEASE

asked the Under Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Whether a Treaty has been concluded between Korea and the United States, one Article of which is to prohibit the importation of opium; and, whether a similar Treaty is being arranged between Great Britain and the Korea?

SIR CHARLES W. DILKE

Information has reached the Foreign Office by telegram of the conclusion of a Treaty between the United States and Korea, but the full details have not yet arrived. A Treaty was also signed on the 6th of June by the Admiral (Willes) on the station between Great Britain and Korea, which secures the same privileges as have been granted to the United States, and also the most Favoured Nation Treaty treatment. It is understood that the importation of opium is forbidden.