Taiwan and Korea benefitted from being colonies of Japan due to Japan's investment into their transportation networks, communication systems, and hydroelectric power plants.

Japanese Colonialism

The period of history when Japan expanded its empire by annexing territories in Asia and the Pacific, from the late 19th century to the mid-20th century.

Transportation Networks

Systems comprised of roads, railways, airports, and waterways that facilitate the movement of people and goods.

Hydroelectric Power

Renewable energy generated by using the movement of water through dams to produce electricity.