• 아태비즈니스연구
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• 제12권2호
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• pp.187-203
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• 2021

Purpose - The purpose of this study is to analyze the effects of non-tariff barriers on the Free Trade Agreement. Currently, it has achieved significant export effects by signing free trade agreements with many countries in Korea. However, most countries have implemented non-tariff barriers to protect their industries. This study analyzes the effects of non-tariff barriers in counterpart countries that have signed a free trade agreement. Design/methodology/approach - For analysis, first, prior studies were summarized, and second, the current status of free trade agreements and non-tariff barriers were identified. And, based on the current situation, the relationship between non-tariff barriers and export volume was analyzed. The targets of analysis are the United States, China, and Vietnam, which are Korea's three largest exporters. As for non-tariff barriers, anti-dumping tariffs, countervailing tariffs, and emergency import restrictions were analyzed as import regulatory measures. Findings - In the case of the United States, it can be seen that the decline in textiles, steel and electronics sectors is even greater. In the case of China, it can be seen that exports declined after imposing non-tariff barriers in the steel sector. Finally, it can be seen that exports declined after Vietnam implemented a non-tariff barrier on the steel sector. It was found that non-tariff barriers offset the effects of the Free Trade Agreement. Research implications or Originality - Currently, Korea has free trade agreements with numerous countries. However, after the free trade agreement entered into force, the number of annual average import regulation investigations for Korean products is on the rise. In the end, the implementation of non-tariff barriers is offsetting the effects of free trade agreements. Therefore, when signing a free trade agreement, it is necessary to thoroughly prepare for import regulatory measures such as the insertion of provisions of non-tariff barriers.

• 무역학회지
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• 제42권6호
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• pp.87-110
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• 2017

이 글은 FTA 활용이 우리 농산업화에 갖는 의미를 살피고, 농업분야 FTA 활용 확대를 위한 정책적 시사점을 찾는 것을 목적으로 한다. 이 연구는 농산업화의 핵심인 농기업과 지역농가 간의 계약생산의 실 사례를 살피는 사례연구로서 학문적으로는 FTA 활용에 대한 논의를 농산업화 연구까지 확장하는 의의가 있고, 실천적으로는 우리 농업분야 과제에 대한 근본적인 해법을 제시하고 FTA 활용 확대를 위한 정책적 시사점을 찾는 의의가 있다. 연구결과를 통해 FTA로 인해 유발된 경쟁 속에서 농산업화가 진전을 이루기 위해 농기업과 농가 간 평등하고 공정한 관계 형성을 위한 정부의 지속적인 조정과 지원이 필수적임을 강조한다.

• 무역학회지
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• 제45권2호
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• pp.1-16
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• 2020

Korea is one of active countries in terms of FTA(Free Trade Agreement) around the globe. Local market is not big enough for Korean companies. This is why Korea is actively participating in FTA with various countries. Individual companies should conform to regulation, policy and system relevant to the agreement. Otherwise, it is not easy for companies to enjoy benefits of FTA. The Korean government is using various FTA programs to support domestic companies, in particular SMEs(Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises). FTA-PASS is a representative program. FTA-PASS is an official program of Korea Customs Service. Korean companies can use the program as free. However, some companies may have difficulties regarding the use of FTA-PASS. The program may cause of compatibility problem related their own ERP(Enterprise Resource Planning) systems. This study is designed to analyze determinants of FTA-PASS and ERP system compatibility. Furthermore this study aims to examine effects of the system compatibility on export performances. This study collected data from Koreas SMEs. In specific, the primary data was based on surveys distributed to 303 SMEs. Based on empirical findings, we could get important determinants to improve compatibility between FTA-PASS and ERP systems. For instance, the government support, product standardization, HS Code clearness and market stability could be considered important determinants. Also, according to empirical findings, a positive relationship between system compatibility an export performance was supported. Analyzing comprehensive determinants of system compatibility can be suggested as an important topic for future research.

• 무역학회지
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• 제45권4호
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• pp.171-194
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• 2020

Although there is a lot of literature on the effectiveness of regional trade agreements(RTAs), it is usually analyzed only using trade-related theories and data. However, this paper has a differentiation in that we examine the linkage between international trade and financial markets through the stock markets reactions when the trade agreements related news arrived. Specifically, using an event study, we look into the Korea-US free trade agreement(KORUS FTA) which is the most commercially significant FTA in almost two decades for both the countries. Korean stock market generally responded more sensitively to FTA news than the US stock market, especially in 'Auto & Parts', 'Electrical Equipment' and 'Chemicals' industries. And the investors' perception toward the effect of KORUS FTA on Korean industries changed from negative to positive as negotiations proceed. Korea has a comparative advantage in the production of labor-intensive goods relative to US, but the economies of scale hypothesis does not hold.

• 국제지역연구
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• 제17권4호
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• pp.43-63
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• 2013

이 논문은 한국이 체결한 자유무역협정(FTA)이 해외직접투자를 추진하고 있는 한국기업들의 생산성에 어떠한 영향을 미치는 가를 분석하기 위해 작성되었다. 특히 기업규모에 따라 영향의 차별이 나타나는지를 보기 위해서 기업대상을 대기업과 중소기업으로 나누어서 FTA 체결을 전후로 총요소생산성의 변화가 나타나는지를 조사하였다. 조사기간은 2002년부터 2010년까지로 하고 국내 모기업과 해외 현지법인의 기업별 자료를 이용하였다. 분석결과 FTA를 체결한 나라들에 투자한 한국기업들 중 중소기업의 모회사와 해외현지법인은 FTA 발효후 생산성이 상승하는 것으로 나타났고, 대기업의 경우는 유의성을 발견하지 못하였다. 이는 자유무역협정이 대기업에 유리한 영향을 줄 것이라는 일반적인 견해와 다른 것이다. 중소기업의 생산성이 상승한 배경에는 FTA 발효이후 모회사는 자본집약적 성향이 더 강해졌고, 해외현지법인의 경우는 한국으로의 수출이 증가한 것 등이 작용하고 있음을 발견하였다.

• 한국관개배수논문집
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• 제10권2호
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• pp.153-159
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• 2003

• 웰빙융합연구
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• 제3권4호
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• pp.1-4
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• 2020

Purpose: This research, based on the tariff reduction table negotiated by South Korea and China free trade area, the specific tariffs of the two countries in the implementation of the Korea-China Free Trade Agreement are calculated, and the global equilibrium model, the global trade analysis project (GTAP) model, is used to simulate and analyze the impact of the Korea-China free trade area on the output and trade of the two countries. Research design, data and methodology: The study conducted a survey on 2018 year GTAP 9.0data. After empirically analyzing the data, we believe that the Major industry in Korea and China will maintain its growth momentum. Results: This study shows that under the assumption that the average tariff of China and South Korea at the beginning of FTA was reduced to 20%, two scenarios were simulated. Two scenarios are simulated under the assumption that the average tariff of China and South Korea FTA will be reduced to 10%. Conclusions: This paper assumes that the average tariff of China-Korea FTA is set at 20%, 10% and zero tariff respectively in the early, middle and long term of the FTA construction. It considers the impact of China-Japan-Korea FTA on China- Korea FTA.

• 농업과학연구
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• 제43권3호
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• pp.468-480
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• 2016

As the existing FTAs' implementations are being accelerated, ex-post assessments, such as tariff schedules and agricultural trade analyses results, have been emerging as important national issues for the agricultural sector. Korea-Chile FTA is the first FTA in Korea, and more than ten years have passed since April 2004. It will be necessary to measure the impacts of the agreement on the domestic agricultural industry by analyzing concessions made on traded items of farm products on prices, agricultural trade, and so on. The purpose of this study is to prepare for the request for ex-post assessments on the agricultural sector by trade negotiation procedural law. Additionally, by providing policy direction for agricultural policy segments requiring amendments and supplements through an ex-post assessment, we can more objectively evaluate the conflicting arguments between the agricultural and non-agricultural sectors. Current evaluation methods about ex-post impact assessment of FTA are generally comparison analysis on the change of trade balance before and after FTA implementation. However, this simple comparison analysis cannot be said to pure FTA effects and objective, tightening economic impact assessment of the FTA because of all combined situations such as effects of exchange rates, international macroeconomic changes, climate change, and the occurrence of pests. This research attempts to use dynamic analysis as its ex-post assessment methodology and is expected to contribute to future policy evaluation.

• 기술혁신학회지
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• 제8권spc1호
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• pp.391-409
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• 2005

Free trade agreements have fast grown into a global phenomenon and their impact and repercussions are felt more strongly everyday. Korea, joining this large trend of the global economy, is currently pressing ahead with its negotiation rounds for FTA. In this paper, we focus on the e-commerce sector affected by the Korea-Singapore FTA, and the main issues and the future countermeasure directions of e-commerce on FTA has been analyzed. In conclusion, FTA is not an option even though there are still many remaining issues to be discussed regarding its effects. We identified countries excluding themselves from FTA are losing international competitiveness, and moreover, the losing competitiveness will end up more serious problems since the importance of FTA is especially high for e-commerce, as e-commerce accounts for a growing share of international trade. This paper also discusses the far-reaching potential consequences of the content of an international agreement at a government-to-government level on the economy and industry of a country by presenting past examples from. Korea, and recommends that policy-makers should exercise extreme vigilance in their negotiation of terms and conditions for FTA.

• 한국언론정보학보
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• 제35권
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• pp.36-86
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• 2006

전 세계를 시장화하는 GATT 및 WTO 등 다자간 자유무역체제의 확산 및 특정 국가간의 자유무역협정(FTA) 등이 확대됨에 따라 방송 분야의 산업화와 세계화가 급속히 진전되고 있다. 산업적 논리에 입각한 방송환경의 변화는 방송의 산업적 위상을 높이는 결과를 가져왔으며, 방송은 21세기 최고 유망산업 가운데 하나인 문화산업의 핵심 분야로 주목받고 있어, 방송 상품은 국제무역에서 중요한 교역물의 하나가 되었다. 국제교역에 있어서 미국과 일본은 문화 산물도 일반 재화와 동일하게 취급하여 국제적인 자유무역의 틀 안에 두려고 하며, 반면 EU와 캐나다 등의 국가들은 문화 산물을 상품임과 동시에 공공재라는 입장을 취하여 자유무역에서 제외해야 한다는 문화적 예외를 주장하고 있다. 그러나 WTO의 DDA협상이 진행되고 있고 미국이 FTA를 급속히 확대해 나가고 있는 상황에서 다자간 자유무역협정의 틀 안에서 이루어지는 문화적 예외는 한시적 대응수단으로 근본적인 대안이 될 수 없다. 따라서 유네스코의 문화다양성 협약을 통해 국가의 문화정체성 확보를 위한 정책 등을 실행함으로써 문화에 대한 자주권을 국제법상 보장받도록 해야 하며 무역협정의 교역질서를 대체하는 새로운 문화교류의 질서를 조직하여야 한다.