European missionaries also brought to the region. Fearing that European ideas would disrupt their countries, the governments of Japan and Korean limited contact with the rest of the world. China also tried to restrict
foreign influences and maintain control over its territories. Despite these efforts, Western ideas and technology continued to spread throughout East Asia, leading to significant cultural and social changes. This eventually led to the modernization and industrialization of these countries, transforming them into major players on the global stage.
