The purpose of this study is to find meaningful implications for the disaster prevention
education of Korean universities by examining the current state of various researches and
educational activities for the disaster prevention which Japanese universities are active in social
contribution. Since 1995, the role of universities in disaster prevention can be divided into
three categories. The first is social return of research results based on civilian, public and
academic solidarity, the second is fostering experts on disaster prevention and reduction, the
third is disaster prevention education project leading.
The disaster prevention efforts of these universities can be divided into career education
centered on majors and liberal education centered on civic education. The university's disaster
prevention education can provide students with new career options by pioneering new
disciplines such as social contribution, disaster prevention, disaster medicine, and dental
science. Through the various community-based volunteer activities, the value of liberal
education as an active citizen education can be maximized.
Based on the results of the study, the suggestions for disaster prevention education in
Korean universities are as follows. First, universities must secure disaster prevention expertise.
Second, in the disaster prevention education of universities, it is necessary to organically
combine the professional curriculum and the liberal education curriculum. Third, universities
should encourage students to experience contacting with groups with diverse backgrounds, so
that the service for those in need is a natural right and responsibility of the democratic
citizens for win-win relationships.