The tenure and management of perdikan land: a comparative study of South Korea and Indonesia, 1900–1946

the tenure and management of perdikan (tax-exempt) land in south Korea andindonesia from 1900 to 1946 exhibit similar structural and cultural dynamics. thisresearch aims to compare and analyze the similarities in the patterns of control andmanagement of perdikan lands in both regions. employing a historical method andutilizing primary sources from archives, this study investigates the reasons behind thecomparable patterns of land tenure and management in south Korea and indonesia.the study yields three key findings. Firstly, the similarities in the socio-economicstructures governing land tenure and management in south Korea and indonesiaunderscore the significance of local power. secondly, the management systems forperdikan land in both countries serve as forms of social control, functioning asmechanisms for the dissemination of religion, economic activity and social responsibilitiesduring the colonial period. thirdly, the control and management of perdikan land inboth nations demonstrate a significant shift in ownership throughout the study period.this article posits that Buddhism played a mediating role in the land tenure transitionprocess in south Korea. in contrast, in indonesia, religion contributed to the complexityof the perdikan land issue.