1920년대 만주 다베이거우(達貝溝) 토지분쟁을 둘러싼 한인과 중국인의 갈등

Abstract

The Dabeigou land dispute began in March 1917 when Chinese estate managers of the Dabeigou public land leased half of it to Koreans. This event became a major diplomatic issue between China and Japan for over a decade, lasting until the Manchurian Incident in 1931. The Dabeigou land dispute developed into a complex conflict involving economic and political interests among Koreans, Chinese, and both the Chinese and Japanese governments. Conflicts between Koreans and Chinese in Manchuria were shaped by various factors, including economic interests, discrimination against foreigners, and the broader tensions between China and Japan. The Dabeigou land dispute vividly illustrates how mutual distrust between Koreans and Chinese developed after entering into tenancy agreements. In the land disputes between Koreans and Chinese in Manchuria, neither group can be viewed as purely victims or aggressors. Instead, the conflict was shaped by the realistic interests of both parties, with both the local Manchurian authorities and the Japanese consulate leveraging the situation to their advantage. Koreans living in southern Manchuria pragmatically chose the side that could best guarantee their survival and protect their status, navigating between China and Japan. Some opted for Chinese citizenship to avoid discrimination as Koreans and receive protection from the Chinese government, while others saw Japan as a more realistic protector when such options were not viable.