음악 기반 통일교육의 법·정책적 기반과 제도화 방안 - 남북 음악문화 비교를 중심으로 한 통일교육 모형 탐색 -

This study examines the legal and policy foundations of music-based unification education as a means to foster inter-Korean cultural integration and explores its potential for institutionalization within the South Korean educational system. Traditional unification education has been criticized for its predominant focus on historical and institutional content, which has had limited success in cultivating affective engagement among younger generations lacking direct experience of national division. In response, the analysis focuses on the normative intent of existing legal frameworks—most notably the Unification Education Support Act(UESA)—and assesses how the cultural and affective affordances of music can enhance unification education within a coherent legal–institutional structure. Comparative analysis of North and South Korean musical cultures reveals that, despite shared historical origins, the two traditions have diverged significantly under different political and socio-ideological systems. These convergences and divergences provide pedagogically valuable resources for cultivating cultural affinity, mutual recognition, and critical reflexivity. Building on this, the study proposes an integrated music-based instructional model aligned with the foundational principles of unification education and identifies institutional requirements for implementation, the findings demonstrate that music’s communicative universality and affective resonance offer a compelling alternative to knowledge-centered approaches, thereby presenting a culturally enriched and future-oriented strategy for advancing unification education within South Korea’s broader peace and integration agenda.