• 무역학회지
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• 제41권5호
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• pp.41-62
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• 2016

본 연구는 메가 FTA의 중요성이 증가하고 있는 오늘날의 통상환경 하에서 광주·전남지역 중소기업의 기 체결 FTA 활용성과와 FTA 학습지향성이 한·중·일 FTA 활용의지에 미치는 영향을 실증분석 하고 있다. 연구결과는 다음과 같다. 첫째, 기 체결 FTA 활용성과는 한·중·일 FTA 활용의지에 정(+)의 영향을 미치는 것으로 나타났다. 둘째, FTA 학습지향성은 한·중·일 FTA 활용의지에 정(+)의 영향을 미치는 것으로 나타났다. 향후 체결예정인 한·중·일 FTA의 활용의지에 영향을 미칠 수 있는 요인들을 실증분석하고 있다는 점에서 본 연구의 결과들은 향후 한·중·일 FTA 관련 정책 수립 시 의미 있고 유용한 실무적 시사점을 제시할 수 있을 것이다.

• Journal of Korea Trade
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• 제23권4호
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• pp.131-148
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• 2019

Purpose - Based on the Korea-China FTA as the starting point, this paper makes an empirical analysis of the main influencing factors of the FTA utilization and performance of SMEs. Design/methodology - Taking into account the relationship between the internal and external environmental factors on FTA activities and performance of Korea's SMEs, with PLS-SEM and data obtained by the questionnaire, Smart PLS was applied for the analysis. Findings - The recognition of FTA in SMEs has a significant positive effect on FTA utilization and performance, the international marketing orientation factor only has a significant positive effect on the performance, while the inadequate improvement of non-tariff barriers has a significant negative impact on FTA utilization. In addition, FTA activity has a significant mediation effect on two paths. Originality/value - This paper is of great practical relevance as a tool to enable SMEs to make effective utilization of Korea-China FTA and improve their imports and exports. The paper helps grasp the main factors affecting the utilization and performance of FTA for SMEs, also to establish FTA Business Model and FTA utilization plans for specific industries in the future regarding tariff and non-tariffs compatibility.

• Journal of Korea Trade
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• 제23권4호
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• pp.80-102
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• 2019

Purpose - This paper aims to articulate relationship about factors influencing FTA utilization by dividing them into company's external and internal factors and performing investigation on the relationship between FTA utilization and export performance. Design/methodology - This study verified factors influencing FTA utilization by dividing them into company's external and internal factors and performing investigation on the relationship between FTA utilization and export performance. Empirical analysis was performed by setting internal and external factors required for FTA utilization as variables. To achieve this, research model was established based on previous study, hypothesis was deduced, and statistical program were used to test the hypothesis. This study performed empirical analysis using statistical program of SPSS 18.0 and AMOS 18.0 for the research model. Findings - Empirical analysis was performed regarding the effect of the FTA utilization on export performance and previous study defined export performance as the company's increased economy benefits through export and increase in new transactions. Analysis was also performed for factors affecting the FTA utilization by the company and through management and response of external factors and internal factors it was confirmed that the FTA utilization by the company led to increase in the company's export performance as a result. This study proposes a method to achieve export performance based on this. Originality/value - Companies seeking to utilize the FTA sign the Contract for the International Sale of goods and there are many conditions to meet in order to receive trade preferences during the transaction process. Existing trade order and order in the FTA have to be followed. Country of origin can be seen as key in the FTA. The Rule of Origin becomes the most important evaluation standard in applying preferential tariff in the FTA. Such regulations can be seen as external factors which cannot be controlled by the company. Internal factors are capabilities owned before that can be controlled by the company. The study sought to test the variables regarding factors centered on such capability. This study verified factors influencing FTA utilization by dividing them into company's external and internal factors and performing investigation on the relationship between FTA utilization and export performance.

• 아태비즈니스연구
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• 제13권3호
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• pp.475-491
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• 2022

Purpose - This study analyzed the correlation and effect of FTA environmental factors (company internal environmental factors, corporate external environmental factors) between FTA utilization and performance of Shandong companies in China. Design/methodology/approach - To test the hypothesis, SPSS 24.0 statistical packages were used based on the collected data. Findings - First, it was confirmed that internal environmental factors (international marketing orientation, corporate competitiveness, and corporate awareness of FTA) of companies had a positive(+) effect on FTA utilization. Second, The government's support for FTA utilization will have a significant positive (+) effect on companies' FTA utilization.Non-tariff barriers will have a negative (-) effect on companies' use of FTA. Third, A company's FTA utilization will have a significant positive effect on FTA performance. Research implications or Originality - If Shandong companies want to increase the utilization of FTAs, they should strengthen international marketing, such as collecting information on competitors and improving product quality and price competitiveness, and increase corporate competitiveness through active export activities to the global market.In order to increase the awareness of FTA among enterprises in Shandong Province, the government should strengthen the relevant education of enterprises about FTA.

• 통상정보연구
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• 제16권3호
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• pp.225-251
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• 2014

강원도 기업들을 대상으로 한 FTA 활용현황 및 이용 현황에 대한 설문조사에 따르면 전체 응답기업의 약 90% 이상이 중소기업인 것으로 나타났다. 따라서 본 연구에서는 중소기업이 상대적으로 많은 강원도의 수출입 기업들을 대상으로 FTA 인지도 및 FTA 활용도가 FTA 성과에 어떠한 영향을 미치고 있는지를 확인하고자 하였다. 가설의 검증결과를 요약하면 다음과 같다. 첫째, 일반적으로 기업의 특성은 FTA 활용도에 영향을 미치고 있으며, 강원도 수출기업의 경우 글로벌 지향성(수출비중)과 기업 경쟁력(연매출액)이 높은 기업일수록 FTA 활용도가 높은 것으로 나타났다. 둘째, FTA 인지도가 높을수록 FTA 수출활용도가 높아지는 것으로 나타났다. 수입기업은 HS 및 협정세율 인지도의 경우만 FTA 수입활용도에 영향을 미치는 것으로 나타났다. 셋째, 기업의 FTA 활용도는 FTA 발효에 따른 성과에 유의한 영향을 미치지 않은 것으로 나타났다. 이는 FTA 원산지증명서 발급 등 FTA 활용이 수출자에게 보다는 FTA 상대국 수입자에게 원가절감 등 가시적인 영향(성과)로 작용하기 때문인 것으로 판단된다. FTA 활용이 강원도 수출기업에게 직접적인 성과로 나타나기 위해서는 향후 단계적 관세인하 품목들의 관세가 상당부분 철폐되고 안정적인 FTA 원산지관리 시스템이 전제되어야 할 것이다.

• Journal of Korea Trade
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• 제27권3호
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• pp.199-216
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• 2023

Purpose - This study aims to identify the internal capabilities that export companies need to possess in order to utilize FTAs and to propose ways to expand their export performance through them. To achieve this goal, the study analyzed the internal factors that affect FTA utilization from a resource-based perspective, such as Origin Management Competency, Information Acquisition Competency, contract Management Competency, and Commitment to Export, based on prior research on corporate capabilities in the field of management and FTA-related research. The study ultimately aims to confirm whether a company's FTA utilization contributes to its export performance through the management and response to its internal factors for FTA utilization. Design/methodology - To achieve the research objective, this study conducted a literature review related to FTA utilization and identified the internal factors of companies that affect FTA by classifying them into Origin Management Competency, Information Acquisition Competency, contract Management Competency, and Commitment to Export Based on this, a final research model was developed, hypotheses were set through a preliminary study survey, and conclusions were drawn by analyzing the data of 312 companies. Findings - The empirical analysis results indicate that Origin Management Competency and Contract Management Competency have a positive impact on FTA utilization, while Information Acquisition Competency and Commitment to Export do not have a statistically significant impact on FTA utilization. Based on these findings, this study suggests measures for efficient FTA utilization for companies that want to utilize FTAs. Additionally, FTA utilization has a positive impact on export performance. In other words, the extent to which companies utilize the signed agreements has a positive impact on their performance. Based on these results, this study identifies the characteristics of companies that want to utilize FTAs and proposes measures for future efficient FTA utilization. Originality/value - This study has confirmed that in order for companies to utilize FTAs, they must meet the requirements of the FTA. To this end, the study has concluded that it is important to manage and address internal factors such as Origin Management Competency, Information Acquisition Competency, contract Management Competency, and Commitment to Export to increase FTA utilization. Based on these results, it can be confirmed that it is essential for companies to have an understanding and management of the internal factors that satisfy the requirements of the FTA in order to utilize the FTA.

• 무역학회지
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• 제42권5호
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• pp.93-112
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• 2017

본 연구는 수출 중소기업의 FTA 정보학습의 역할을 실증분석하는데 목적을 두었다. 이에 중소기업 수출성과 경로에서 FTA 정보학습의 조절효과를 포함한 통합적 모형을 구축했다. 중소기업의 현지화 전략, 제품혁신 역량, FTA 정보학습의 관계를 수출성과에 연계하여 수출 중소기업 195개를 대상으로 실증분석을 시행했다. 구조방정식모형을 사용하여 경로분석을 시행했으며, 조절효과를 포함한 6개 가설을 검정했다. 분석결과 중소기업의 현지화 전략은 제품혁신 역량에 긍정적 영향을 주었다. 반면 FTA 정보학습은 유의한 결과를 보여주지 못했다. 수출성과 선행요인으로 제품혁신 역량과 FTA 정보학습은 모두 유의한 결과를 보여주었다. 조절효과의 경우 현지화 전략과 FTA 정보학습은 제품혁신 역량에 유의한 조절효과를 나타내지 못했다. 반면 제품혁신 역량과 FTA 정보학습은 중소기업 수출성과에 유의한 영향을 미치는 것으로 나타났다.

• Journal of Korea Trade
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• 제26권8호
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• pp.58-76
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• 2022

Purpose - This study examined the Rules of Origin (RoO) as a factor affecting free trade agreements' (FTA) utilization and analyzed the causal relationship and the effects of these factors on the export performance of automobile parts companies. Design/methodology - We analyzed and verified the impact of FTA utilization and the export performance of automobile parts companies by dividing the characteristics of the RoO into complexity and uncertainty. Following which, various statistical analyses were conducted on the interrelationships among these variables. Findings - This research analyzed the effect of the RoO factors of complexity and uncertainty on the use of FTA and the export performance of automobile parts companies. We found that these characteristics of RoO were generally related to and affected the FTA use and export performance of these companies. Based on this, this study's investigation into the characteristics of the RoO would then help companies in better utilizing the FTA, as well as providing suggestions on how to effectively respond to the application of the FTA in the future. Originality/value - Companies that want to utilize FTAs in international trade must follow the RoO. In the Regional Trade Agreement (RTA), the country-of-origin is a key factor, with the RoO being an important requirement for the application of preferential tariffs. These regulations are a requirement for receiving FTA preferential treatment; however, they also cause difficulties to companies in using the FTA.

• 아태비즈니스연구
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• 제6권1호
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• pp.59-82
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• 2015

According to the survey on the state of practical usage and present situation of FTAs, conducted among trade companies operating in Shandong province in 2014, more than 90% of companies are believed to be small and medium sized enterprises. Therefore this study tries to test what impact the awareness and utilization of an FTA have on its outcome among trade companies operating in Shandong province as well as partner countries and other trade companies. The research results are as follows. First, we found a positive correlation between 1) a company's global orientation (as measured in export density as a percentage of profit) and 2) its competitiveness (as measured in annual sales), and a company's degree of utilization of FTA provisions. Second, One of the findings is that the more aware of the (exporting) HS code, conventional tariffs and the process of issuing C/O the companies from Shandong province are the more they actually use (utilize) an FTA inpractice. Another interesting finding is that the more aware of the (exporting) HS code and conventional tariffs the enterprises are the higher is their practical usage level of an FTA. Third, however, at the time of this study's completion, FTA utilization was not yet positively correlated with statistically significant performance results. Therefore, to increase the utilization and performance of FTA, the China government have to make a efficient business models for each industry and support the small and mid-size businesses including Shandong province's SMEs.

• 무역상무연구
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• 제78권
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• pp.119-143
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• 2018

This research aims to review every important academic research on risk management in FTA and to suggest a future area for further research. This research area seems to focus on conceptual study or fact finding rather than on theory development or empirical research on causal relationship or theory testing. The National Assembly Digital Library analyzed the results of 3,576 researches on thesis and journals fromthe results of the FTA. Research on FTA is analyzed in four major themes. First, there have been previous studies on business performance such as FTA export performance and economic effect. Second, analyzed the effects of FTA in product and service. The products are classified into agricultural, marine products, manufacturing, textiles and clothing, medicinal pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and others. Services are classified into educational and cultural contents, service industry and financial industry. Third, research on the risk management of FTA Origin is broadly classified into the use of country of origin and the verification of origin, and the use of origin includes the study of rules of origin and systems of origin and management. Origin verification was divided into origin verification and origin risk management. Fourth, study on the conclusion area of the FTA, studies were conducted on areas such as Korea-US FTA, Korea-China FTA, Korea-EU FTA, Korea-Japan FTA, Korea-Chile FTA, and Korea-ASEAN FTA. Search results through the FTA, focused on analyzing the FTA area and concept research by research purpose. In addition, research methods are mainly focused on documentary survey, and research areas are concentrated on specific countries such as China and USA. This implies a necessity for a future development in that research area. Other areas for future research may include case research on actual failures in FTA, proactive risk management strategy, and integrated risk management for export companies. Risk management in FTA may help investment expansion, and that is why research on the issue matters.