A Study on the Korean Geographic Curriculum for Peace and Reunification-Focusing on the Relational Conception of Territory and Boundary-

The international relations of geopolitical conflicts occurring around the Korean Peninsula are changing faster than ever. The geography society has discussed multi-scalar and open perceptions of places and territories. The notion of relational awareness on places contains such discussions. This concept will allow geography education a useful contribution to the needs of preparing for peace and reunification. Hence, this study pointed out the closed conception of the view on land reflected in the contents of the Korean geography curriculum and examined relational awareness of place. In addition, examples of contents that can reflect relational awareness on places were presented. The purpose of this study is to present a useful way of citizenship education that meets the needs of a changing era on peaceful unification with geography education which promotes students’ flexibility and openness on how they perceive territory.