Abstract: The polymer electrolyte membrane includes: a first ion conductive polymer layer; and a second ion conductive polymer layer disposed on at least one surface of the first ion conductive polymer layer, wherein the first ion conductive polymer layer comprises a first ion conductive polymer comprising a sulfonic acid group, wherein the second ion conductive polymer layer comprises a second ion conductive polymer comprising a carboxylic acid group, and wherein a thickness of the second ion conductive polymer layer is in a range of 1% to 80% of a thickness of the polymer electrolyte membrane. Further, disclosed are the method for preparing the same, the membrane-electrode assembly including the same, and the fuel cell including the same.