Geomorphological landscape of the border region in Gangwon province can be divided by coastal area in the east, mountainous area in the middle and east, and plain area in the west along DMZ (Demilitarized Zone). According to this landscape, various geomorphological units such as mountain landform, river landform, coastal landform and volcanic landform are surveyed. Because there are unique cultural, historical, and ecological heritages, the region has the potential for a global attraction. Therefore, the geopark as one of institutions of natural environment preservation in UNESCO is alternatives to the activated program for DMZ where has undergone a conflict of value between preservation and development, as well as to the preservation of geomorphological landscape in the border region.

• 김창환(강원대학교 사범대학 지리교육과) | Chang-Hwan Kim