• 환경정책연구
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• 제3권1호
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• pp.1-29
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• 2004

The role of the financial institution to promote corporate sustainability may be reviewed in two angles, as a commercial lender and an investor. As a commercial lender, financial institutions should minimize the legal risks and the political risks. Financial institutions began to recognize environmental risks as legal risks that directly affect their lending practices since the legislation of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act("Superfund") of the U.S.A. The so-called lender liability rule has a detailed guideline where the financial institutions may be exempted from the Superfund Liability. Similar attempts are noticed in the recent EU White Paper on Environmental Liability. In Korea, comprehensive environmental liability laws are yet to be developed. The Soil Environment Preservation Act now includes a far-reaching environmental liability provisions, where the owners and operators as well as receivers of the facility bear responsibility. However, whether the financial institutions may be captured as a potential responsible party is not very clear. Until the relevant legislation is developed and court decisions accumulate, Korean financial institutions are well advised to raise awareness on this issue, to develop environmental policies and to train personnels.

• 한국도서관정보학회지
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• 제29권
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• pp.27-63
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• 1998

The purpose of this study is to analyze the document delivery service(DDS) of the academic libraries and suggest its improvement model in Korea. DDS means providing copies of information requests in any format and from any source. And DDS is gaining in importance as libraries turn to 'just-in-time' access rather than 'just-in-case' collection to meet user information needs. By good fortune, rising journal subscription prices, declining financial resources, canceling some of journal subscriptions, electronic transmission technologies, and the rise of commercial document delivery services have allowed libraries to begin to deliver articles to users in a much more rapid and acceptable time frame. Therefore, the library paradigm for the 2000s must be the creation of new document delivery structures which capitalize on the access tolls and structures created by librarians during the past generations. First of all, library-based document service requires a close review of existing library-to-library delivery mechanisms, application of technology to transfer of facsimiles of materials and facilitated use of existing fee-based document sources. The ideal document delivery system would feature a transparent, seamless electronic service incorporating searching and browsing identification and marking of desired items, and transmission and fulfillment of requests. And requested items would be supplied from library collection, commercial suppliers, or other sources. But the future of DDS will succeed when physical resources, policies, personnel, and practices are organized to provide timely information delivery to users.

• 정보과학회 컴퓨팅의 실제 논문지
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• 제21권1호
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• pp.40-45
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• 2015

최근 온라인 소셜 네트워크의 성장에 따라, 영향력 최대화 기법을 활용한 다양한 마케팅 기법들이 소개되고 있다. 하지만 지금까지 네트워크 구성이 감춰진 경쟁 집단들이 존재하는 환경에서 영향력 최대화 문제를 해결하려고 시도한 기법은 제안된 적이 없었다. 본 논문에서는 아군 집단과 경쟁 집단 들이 존재하는 소셜 네트워크 환경에서 경쟁 집단에 영향력을 가장 최대화하는 알고리즘을 제안한다. 본 논문에서 제안하는 알고리즘은 소셜 네트워크의 속성들 중 중간 중심성, 클러스터링 계수, 지역적 연결도로와 연결, 그리고 3인조 폐쇄특징 등을 효과적으로 활용한다. 실험을 통하여 본 논문에서 제안하는 알고리즘이 기존 알고리즘보다 경쟁 집단에의 영향력을 더 확산할 수 있음을 확인하였고, 결론적으로 2배의 성능 향상을 보여 주었다.

• 통상정보연구
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• 제8권1호
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• pp.243-257
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• 2006

This study is to introduce the Chinese Contract Law against non-performance of the contract and to solve the wide range of problems involving to executing the trading contract. The parties' liability for the period of performance, the place of performance, the failure to deliver conforming goods together with it's nature of the lack of conformity, and the methods of compensation against damages and the force majeure clauses application. Those issues affect directly to commercial transactions in international business. The focus is more on the interrelationship of private individuals in its trade and on aiming to remove the legal obstacles from the Chinese Contract Law to freely flow of international trade. Reference may include foreign corrupt practices, Conventions on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods and Laws of England, France, and Japan. This study has brought the efforts of these issues in the full spectrum of performance and with concentrations on effectiveness to avoid the different viewpoints of the general principles of CISG and commercial practice founded pre-eminently. This study, in presenting the legal framework, will contribute to a better understanding of the purpose of rules of Chinese Contract -Law as they interact to the benefit of the parties involved in international trade transactions. The writer believes that a problem-oriented approach and the concentration as outlined above would offer a different perspective for law faculty teaching in this area and hope that this study can be sufficiently diverse to satisfy many of those views.

• 청정기술
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• 제1권1호
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• pp.34-46
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• 1995

Clean Technology goes beyond Clean-UP (or "End of PiPe) Technologies to include Pollution prevention, waste minimisation, and cleaner production. However, the concept of Clean Technology goes deeper than changes in technology, to ways in which human needs can be satisfied sustainably. In other words, Clean Technology, concentrates on delivering a human benefit rather than making a product. Introducing cleaner technology may therefore involve new commercial relationships as well as new technological practices. In some economic sectors, this involves leasing or providing a service rather than selling a product. Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is an important tool in Clean Technology. LCA involves determining all the resources used and all the wastes and emissions produced in providing the human benefit. Use of LCA ensures that improved environmental performance in one part of the Life Cycle is not achieved merely at the expense of more environmental damage elsewhere. Going beyond LCA, the concepts of Life Cycle Design and "metabolised" use of materials are approaches to obtain maximum benefit from materials as they pass through the human economy. "Closed-loop" use can be a component of clean technology. Looking beyond simple re-use and recycling, a material may pass through a "cascade of uses". typically a series of applications with progressively lower performance specifications. Closed-loop use necessarily involves a change in commercial practice, because the material or product must be recovered after use.

• 한국중재학회지:중재연구
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• 제28권2호
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• pp.111-135
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• 2018

As the disputes in the investment and civil/commercial sectors of China and Taiwan have increased due to active cross-strait economic exchanges, the Chinese government is addressing cross-strait disputes through various dispute resolution methods. In recent years, the Arbitration Center Across the Straits (ACAS) has been established to resolve disputes between cross-strait parties, while ACAS Arbitration Rules have been enacted and enforced. ACAS Arbitration Rules are prepared by referring to the Arbitration Act of China and Taiwan, the relevant provisions and practices of the China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (CIETAC) Arbitration Rules and the cross-strait practical affairs of the China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission, and the cross-strait practical affairs giving consideration to the specificity of the cross-strait relationship and the characteristics of economic and trade disputes. Therefore, this paper has compared the features and main contents of the ACAS Arbitration Rules with those of the CIETAC Arbitration Rules. This refers to arbitration proceedings such as form and effect of arbitration agreement, decision of place of arbitration, and organization of arbitral tribunal; the provision of consolidation of multiple contracts and arbitration, and the provision of joinder of arbitration parties, which are implementing the "principle of party autonomy" with streamlining arbitration proceedings and reducing costs; "common, simple, and small sum arbitration proceedings which require shorter arbitration proceedings depending on the size of the arbitration object; and regulations on the "interconnection of mediation and conciliation" which is characteristic of China's arbitration system. Based on the above-mentioned main contents of the ACAS Arbitration Rules in China, there are some implications to be considered in the establishment of the Arbitration Rules of the South-North Commercial Arbitration Commission which will be applied to solve commercial and investment disputes arising from the Inter-Korean Economic Cooperation process, suggesting implications such as the need for the rapid composition and operation of the South-North Commercial Arbitration Commission, requirements for selecting arbitrators, expansion of the object of arbitration, specification of concreteness in deciding the place of arbitration, need to create a variety of arbitration proceedings, and application plan of the International Center for Settlement of Investment Dispute (ICSID) or Third Power Arbitration Agency.

• 무역상무연구
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• 제65권
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• pp.1-20
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• 2015

International Commercial Terms, known as "Incoterms", are internationally accepted terms defining the responsibilities of exporters and importers in the arrangement of shipments and the transfer of liability involved at various stages of the transaction. The latest version of Incoterms rules were revised in 2010, so called Incoterms$^{(R)}$ 2010 which is the eighth set of pre-defined commercial terms published by the International Chamber of Commerce(ICC) in 1936. It has been already past 5 years since Incoterms$^{(R)}$ 2010 became effective January 1, 2011. At this point, we should examine the latest version of Incoterms whether the rules are not satisfied with the practical commerce because the customs and practices of commerce change constantly. The main purpose of this article is to seek a difference between the present commercial customs and practice and the rules of Incoterms$^{(R)}$ 2010. In addition, if there is any difference between them, an alternative resolution would be suggested. This article exercises the process of transition of the Incoterms rules, especially CIP, DDP, and CIF among 11 rules of Incoterms$^{(R)}$ 2010. Then this article provides some feasible alternatives to attempting to resolve some regulation problems of CIP, DDP, and CIF in the Incoterms$^{(R)}$ 2010. For examples, the practical meaning is different between "if customary or at the buyer's request" and "if agreed or customary" in CIF and CIP, especially a negotiable documentary being used. Furthermore, the interpretation of transfer of risks on the afloat goods in string sales in CIF term.

• Journal of Korea Trade
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• 제24권1호
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• pp.113-130
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• 2020

Purpose - This paper examines the legal standards for the interpretation of contract terms in the UNIDROIT Principles of International Commercial Contracts (PICC) and the cases thereunder in order to provide academic implication to promoting an appropriate understanding of this topic in practical business. Design/methodology - This article uses the literature research and case study under the PICC. Findings - the contract terms shall be interpreted according to the common intention of the parties. If such an intention cannot be established, the contract shall be interpreted according to the meaning that reasonable persons of the same kind as the parties would give to it in the same circumstances. The statements and other conduct of a party shall be interpreted according to that party's intention if the other party knew or could not have been unaware of that intention. If not, the reasonable person standard will apply. In applying above articles, all relevant circumstances including the conduct of the parties, practices and usages shall be considered. Terms and expressions shall be interpreted in the light of the whole contract or statement in which they appear and contract terms shall be interpreted so as to give effect to all the terms rather than to deprive some of them of effect. Where contract terms supplied by one party are unclear, contra proferentem rule applies. Where there is discrepancy between several equally authoritative versions of a contract, a preference is given to the interpretation according to the version originally drawn up. Where the parties to a contract have not agreed regarding an important term for their rights and duties, a term which is appropriate in the circumstances shall be supplied. Originality/value - This article examines various cases regarding the topic that were determined under the PICC. By finding legal standards and rulings of relevant cases, this article will help readers in practical business to enhance the ability to apply the provisions to their contracts.

• 한국식품영양과학회지
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• 제34권7호
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• pp.1000-1007
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• 2005

영유아 보육의 실질적 책임자인 어머니들의 이유기 급식, 이유식 생활관리에 대한 지식과 인식도를 조사$\cdot$연구하고자, 보건소를 방문한 양육인 103명을 대상으로 설문조사를 실시하였으며, 그 연구결과를 요약하면 다음과 같다. 1) 영유아의 이유기 식생활관리와 이유식 공급에 대한 필요성과 중요성에 대하여 고졸과 대졸양육인 간에 인식도의 차이를 보였으며 (p<0.01), 가계소득 월 150만원을 기준으로 저소득층의 $47.6\%$와 고소득층의 $41.7\%$가 올바른 이유관리의 중요성을 인지하였다. 2) 단계별 이유식의 종류, 형 태, 조리 법, 급여 횟수와 양 등에 대한 지식과 관련하여 양육인의 $76.0\%$ 정도가 올바른 이유상식 없이 이유를 실시하였으며, 학력과 소득수준이 높을수록 이유식 도입시 발생할 수 있는 알레르기 반응에 대한 지식을 갖추고 있었다. 3) 이유정보의 출처는 대중매체 $(57.3\%)$, 또래 엄마$(34\%)$, 가족$(3.9\%)$, 보건의료인$(2.9\%)$, 기타$(1.9\%)$ 등이었으며, 대졸자는 대중매체 $(72.5\%)$를, 고졸자는 대중매체$(47.6\%)$와 또래 엄마$(39.7\%)$를 통하여 주로 정보를 얻었다. 또한 학력과 소득수준이 높을수록 이유정보와 교육의 기회를 갖고자 하는 욕구가 강하였다. 4) 시판이유식 구입시 양육인의 학력과 소득이 높을수록 TV광고에 대한 영향을 적게 받았으며, 대졸자는 영양측면에서 시판 이유식이 가정식에 비해 월등하지 않다고 응답하여 학력 수준에 따른 유의 성 이 확인되었다. 또한 선식이 영유아에게 좋거나 보통정도의 이유식으로 인식하는 비율이 양육인의 $88\%$ 정도로 나타났다. 5) 학력 에 따른 유의성은 없었으나 고졸자에 비하여 대졸자가 영양표시 라벨을 좀 더 적극적으로 인지하고 있었으며, 식생활과 건강에 대한 관심은 양육인의 교육과 수입에는 무관하게 3.5점 이상으로 높은 관심도를 보였다. 6) 영양교육의 기회가 주어지면 교육과 소득수준이 높은 양육인이 좀 더 적극적으로 활용하였으며, 식품$\cdot$영양관련 기초지식에 대하여 양육인의 $55.3\%$가 보통정도, $43.7\%$가 지식이 부족하다고 스스로 평가하였다. 양육인 중에 특히 대졸자 또는 고소득자가 본인 스스로의 지식에 대해 높은 신뢰도 점수를 보였다. 이상의 연구결과를 통하여 이유기의 식생활과 영양에 대해 실질적 책임자인 어머니들이 올바른 이유지식과 영양정보를 습득할 수 있는 환경조성이 절실하다고 판단된다. 즉 구체적이며 전문적인 이유관련 교육과 계몽이 이루어지기 위해서는 지역사회의 건강을 주도하며 지역 모자보건사업을 실시하는 보건소를 중심으로 한 영유아의 급식과 집단영양지도에 대한 교육 프로그램의 개발과 운영이 요청된다. 이 때 양육인의 사회적 배경과 기초 지식정도를 참조한 영유아 월령별 이유지도가 이루어져야 하며, 영양균형을 갖춘 식재료 선택과 조리법 등에 대한 올바른 이유식 실무교육도 병행되어야 할 것으로 사료된다. 지역사회를 기반으로 한 지속적이며 장기적인 영양지도교육은 양육인의 식품${\cdot}$영양 관련지식을 향상시키며, 이유기의 섭식 개선을 통하여 영양취약계층인 영유아의 이유 식생활관리와 영양개선에 기여할 수 있으리라 본다.

• Journal of Biosystems Engineering
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• 제39권2호
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• pp.76-86
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• 2014

Purpose: The objective of this study was to measure emissions of gases (ammonia ($NH_3$), hydrogen sulfide ($H_2S$) and carbon dioxide ($CO_2$)), volatile organic compounds (VOC) and odor from two shallow pit pig nursery rooms. Gas and odor reduction practices for swine operations based on the literature were also discussed. Methods: This study was conducted for 60 days at a commercial swine nursery facility which consisted of four identical rooms with mechanical ventilations. Two rooms (room 1 (R1) and room 2 (R2)) with different pig numbers and ventilation rates were used in this study. The pig manure from both the R1 and R2 were characterized. Indoor/outdoor temperatures, ventilation rates/duration, $NH_3$, $H_2S$, $CO_2$, and VOC concentrations of the ventilation air were measured periodically (3-5 times/week). Odor concentrations of the ventilations were measured two times on two days. Three different types of gas and odor reduction practices (diet control, chemical method, and biological method) were discussed in this study. Results: The volatile solids to total solids ratio (VS/TS) and crude protein (CP) value of pig manure indicated the pig manure had high potential for gas and odor emissions. The $NH_3$, $H_2S$, $CO_2$ and VOC concentrations were measured in the ranges of 1.0-13.3, 0.1-5.7, 1600-3000 and 0.0-1.83 ppm, respectively. The $NH_3$ concentrations were found significantly higher than $H_2S$ concentrations for both rooms. The odor concentrations were measured in the range of $2853-4432OU_E/m^3$. There was significant difference in odor concentrations between the two rooms which was due to difference in pig numbers and ventilation duration. The literature studies showed that simultaneous use of dietary control and biofiltration practices will be more effective and environmentally friendly for gas and odor reductions from pig barns. Conclusions: The gas and odor concentrations measured in the ventilation air from the pig rooms indicate an acute need for using gas and odor mitigation technologies. Adopting diet control and biofiltration practices simultaneously could be the best option for mitigating gas and odor emissions from pig barns.