The construction of the Kyungwi and Donghae trainline which connects North and South Korea began at the same time on Sep, 2002. The age of seperation, though we can't erase the concept of the Cold War, the world wide mood for conciliation and cooperation is also rising in Korea.
Though we can't assure the date, sooner or later the DMZ which divided Korea idealogically will disapear. When the DMZ disapears demands for solutions to the overcrowded Capitial, and foremost postions for trade between North and South will rise.
But reckless development will distory the the natural forest that was preserved for 50 years. Therefore realistic problems such as economical profits and room for leisure activities should be viewed with a long-term masterplan with a goal to achieve preservation and development.
After unifacation the main concern on the DMZ will be preservation of the ecology, the ecology viewed in as a energy source, and a buffer for difference in culture·economic and ideas
Therfore this study was concentrated to contibute to a enviroment friendly development plan.
For this we need a new cognition on the environment.
Preservation of the environment is not an opposite concept of development, but a coexistend concept, therefore development will not necessarily destory the environment. Viewed in this light the meaning of environment friendly development becomes more clear.
As time passes the importance of environment preservation will be greatly weighed, in this light a I will show you a specified plan for environment friendly development.
First western side has a high development potential with slack plains in the northen part of kyounggido such as paju, wijungbu, dongduchun, younchun. Therefore this area should be developed as a special economic province where there are benifits like free from international tax. Moreover drawing in foreign capital, making new jobs, expanding exports, bringing in new technology to make the corner stone for the global economy.
Next, is the central area including Kangwondo Chulwon, kimhwa. Where presure for development is weak because of terrain restrictions, is a good place for enviromental preservation. Therefore this area should be designated as a preservation area and be looked after.
Finally is the eastern area where famous sight-seeing moutain such as Kumgangsan, Sulaksan are located, and the cost line is said to be god's blessing. designating this area as a national park is wise and economicily profitable. Therefore developing the area as a famous place for tourist is best.
The survival of mankind and the enviroment are linked together. The more the enviroment is destroyed, the more mankind has to invest time, effort and money for its survival. The people of the posterity have a right to inherit this area in the best natural condition. We should work to preserve this area.