DMZ Nature Peace Education Program
Taking middle and high school students to the DMZ buffer zone to study pristine river ecosystems, crane wintering habits, and conservation in divided land.
Ecological Citizenship
Environmental Education:
Training Tomorrow's Eco-Leaders
We transform natural sanctuaries like the DMZ into living classrooms, bridging school curriculum with immersive field science to foster deep connections to nature and ecological stewardship.
6,400+
Students Educated
Immersed in outdoor ecological field courses
148 Schools
Partner Schools
Active nationwide school networks
16 Books
Accredited Materials
Approved field guidebooks published
3,200+ Hrs
Field Observation
Cumulative student hours logged in nature
Educational Vision
Inspiring Ecological Citizenship & Action
At Dasom Saessak Initiative, we believe that environmental awareness is not merely about understanding facts; it is about building deep, lasting relationships with the natural world. Urban-centred exam cultures leave many young Koreans disconnected from the environments their future depends on. Our goal is to break this cycle by offering immersive, outdoor educational experiences.
By transforming ecological sanctuaries — like the pristine accidental nature reserve of the Korean Demilitarised Zone — into living labs, we connect textbook science with direct field observation. We collaborate with national institutions, local school districts, and ecological research centres to deliver accredited educational modules that count toward official creative experiential learning credits.
Immersive Outdoor Classrooms
We move learning out of the classroom and into the wild, where students can observe biodiversity, monitor migratory flyways, and map forest dynamics firsthand.
Accredited Curricular Frameworks
All of our programs align with Korea's National Curriculum standards, making it easy for partner schools to integrate outdoor trips into their schedules.
Immersive Ecological Field Guides
Specialized student journals, binoculars training, and regional plant/bird reference guides developed by our expert educators.
Our Approach
The 3-Phase Educational Framework
Our educational programmes are built on research-backed methodologies approved by KEDI and the National Institute of Ecology.
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Phase 1: Curricular Design & Alignment
We work with national educational authorities to align our field modules with the national environmental curriculum, ensuring students earn credit for their field research.
- 2022 Revised Curriculum integration
- Eco-citizenship textbook design
- Teacher prep & training workshops
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Phase 2: Immersive CCZ Expeditions
Students travel to ecological buffer zones like Cheorwon or Gotjawal, learning how to use research gear, observe species, and map forest zones safely alongside scientists.
- Active scientist mentoring
- Water quality & bird surveys
- Strict outdoor safety protocols
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Phase 3: Citizen Science Integration
Student observations, crane counts, and water test results are uploaded to national biodiversity databases, showing youth that their work has real scientific impact.
- National database uploads
- Post-expedition eco-projects
- Long-term conservation pathways
Active Courses
Our Active Environmental Education Projects
Discover how we are training the next generation of Korean conservation leaders in the field.
DMZ Nature Peace Education
CCZ Expeditions
Nakdong Bird School
Wetland Watch
Gotjawal Junior Rangers
Forest Rangers
Urban Eco-Ambassadors
Youth Action
Bukhansan Academy
Alpine Ecology
Scientific Advisory
Our Educational Advisory Board
Our program material and curriculum models are designed and reviewed by leading experts in ecology and environmental pedagogy.
Prof. Kang Ji-hye
Kyung Hee University · Environmental Pedagogy
A leading specialist in experiential learning models, Professor Kang oversees our school curriculum alignment to meet Korea's National Curriculum standards.
Dr. Yoon Seung-woo
National Institute of Ecology · Senior Researcher
A prominent avian biologist specializing in winter cranes, Dr. Yoon helps integrate student-collected bird counts into national monitoring databases.
Ms. Song Min-kyung
Korea Environmental Education Association · Director
With over 20 years of experience in youth nature training, Director Song coordinates our teacher preparation programs and outdoor safety frameworks.
Program Collaborators & Authorities
National Institute of Ecology
KEDI (Educational Development)
Ministry of Environment
Cheorwon Office of Education
Support Ecological Citizenship
Help us expand our accredited DMZ expeditions, provide field gear to more schools, and inspire the next generation of Korean environmental leaders.