In this study we reviewed similar concepts(international education and
global education) and the related concepts(cultural diversity education, global
citizenship education(GCED)), human rights and peace education, and
education for sustainable development(ESD) with education for international
understanding(EIU). These concepts share and overlap the contents and
intentionality with EIU. And while EIU has the general position for the
related and similar concepts, these concepts function the particular for EIU.
Similar concepts were appeared according to historical situations and the
related concepts have different points for the needs of times. But although
the related concepts emphasize some aspects for EIU, nowaday viewpoints
and stances of nations are taken seriously. Especially in global environment
of the 21st century agencies of international relationship is diversifying beyond nation-centered international relationship according to reinforcing
power and effectiveness of civil society. To meet the change of historical
situations, EIU has to emphasize the linkages of global society and local,
and school and regional community, based on integrative understanding
about EIU concept. Therefore EIU has to have a position of glocalism, and
emphasize the solving of global issues and global partnership. And EIU has
to contribute the realization of universal values and the solution of
inequality, and reinforce identity as global citizens. Finally EIU has to
prepare EIU pedagogy as lifelong education beyond schooling.