• 복식
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• 제62권6호
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• pp.127-138
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• 2012

The number of Japanese and Chinese tourists visiting Korea has been increasing rapidly and cosmetics is one of the most popular shopping items for tourists. The purpose of this study was to examine factors affecting the cosmetic purchase of Japanese and Chinese female tourists in Korea and compare their purchase behaviors. Questionnaires were collected from December 12, 2010 to February 15, 2011 from the tourists visiting Myeongdong and duty free shops in Seoul. 126 responses from Japanese and 163 from Chinese tourists were used in the final analysis. There were significant differences in many aspects between the two groups. Chinese tourists were satisfied with Korean cosmetics more and found them to be more favorable, and were more active in information searches than Japanese tourists except in a few aspects. Hallyu (Korean wave) had a powerful influence on Korean cosmetics purchase behavior for both Japanese and Chinese tourists, but its effect was stronger among Chinese tourists.

• 대한한의학회지
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• 제33권4호
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• pp.9-16
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• 2012

Objectives: This study was purposed to gain basic information for design of medical tourism for Japanese tourists using traditional Korean medicine (KTM). Methods: A questionnaire regarding Korean traditional medical tourism was administered to Japanese tourists. 224 valid responses were selected, and their awareness of KTM, preferred subject and decision factors for participation in Korea traditional medical tourism were analyzed by SPSS 19.0 version. Results: 23.6% of surveyees gave a positive answer on interest in medical tourism of KTM and 44.6% showed a middle degree. The most preferred subject was medical check-up followed by skin aesthetics, orthopedics and gynecology. Communication, medical skill level, hospital facilities and medical expenses were indicated as the important factor for participation's decision on KTM-based medical tourism. Conclusions: KTM-based medical tourism could be a driving motor of medical tourism in Korea. The medical check & skin care associated medical services are recommended, and the public relationship for awareness of KTM supported by government is strongly required for acquisition of Japanese tourists.

• 복식
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• 제64권1호
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• pp.77-88
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• 2014

This study examined the cosmetic store attributes that japanese tourists evaluated when purchasing cosmetics in korean cosmetic stores and the effect of those attributes on satisfaction, repurchase intention and recommendation intention. The subjects of this study were 250 Japanese female tourists who had purchase experiences of Korean cosmetics in the stores. Data analysis was conducted using factor analysis, regression analysis, and ANOVA using SPSS 15.0. The result of this study was as follows: First, cosmetic store attributes for Japanese tourists were composed of four factors such as products, store's atmosphere, salesperson and sales promotion. Second, it was shown that the salesperson and store atmosphere attributes have positive effect on cosmetic store satisfaction. Third, it was shown that store satisfaction had a positive effect on both repurchase intention and recommendation intention. Fourth, Japanese tourists' satisfaction on cosmetic store depends on the frequency of visiting Korea, and preference of the Korean Wave.

• 동아시아식생활학회지
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• 제27권5호
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• pp.558-568
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• 2017

This study was conducted to examine the level of exposure, credibility and usefulness of the food tourism information channel perceived by foreign tourists visiting Korea. A total of 230 survey questionnaires were distributed to Japanese and Chinese tourists, who account for the highest percentage of tourists visiting Korea. The results showed that tourists were segmented into three groups based on their participation in food tourism activities: culinary tourists, experiential tourists and general tourists. Japanese tourists participated more actively in food tourism activities than Chinese tourists. The information channel used most frequently by tourists was 'word-of-mouth,' while the least used channel was 'e-mail catalog contains food tourism information.' Culinary tourist most actively used online and offline channels to search for food tourism information. Perceived credibility and usefulness of the food tourism information channel differed by nationality and food tourist segments. This study provides meaningful implications regarding food tourism promotion strategies.

• 한국의류산업학회지
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• 제8권4호
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• pp.427-432
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• 2006

The purpose of this study was 1) to segment the market of inbound Japanese tourists based on the importance of tour activity that tourists perceived and 2) to examine the behavior of each segmentation purchasing cultural fashion items in Korea. Data were collected using a self-administered questionnaire survey in Seoul. Clustering analysis, Chisquare, and ANOVA test were used to conduct the data analysis on 288 out of 400 questionnaires. The inbound Japanese tourists market was segmented into 3 groups; culture oriented group, shopping oriented group, and multi-activity group. Three groups were significantly different in terms of age, income, purchase amount, purchase criteria, and degree of shopping satisfaction. Marketing strategies for segmented markets were discussed.

• 한국콘텐츠학회논문지
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• 제17권6호
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• pp.116-123
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• 2017

본 연구는 국립한글박물관 외래관람객 중 방문비중이 높은 미국, 일본, 중국 세 국적별 외래관람객들을 대상으로 방문행태, 전시시설 및 서비스 개선사항, 전시콘텐츠 및 전시서비스품질에 대한 만족, 전반적인 전시관람 만족 및 행동의도 간의 연관성 분석을 통해 주요 국적별 외래관람객들의 방문활성화 방안을 모색해 보았다. 분석결과, 세 국적별 외래관람객들의 방문행태 간 차이를 보였으며, 전시시설 및 서비스 개선사항은 미국인과 일본인 관람객은 '외국어 안내체계', 중국인 관람객은 '체험 프로그램'이 가장 개선되어야 할 사항으로 나타났다. 또한, 전시콘텐츠 및 전시서비스품질에 대한 만족도는 미국인 관람객의 만족도가 일본인 및 중국인 관람객의 만족수준 보다 높은 경향을 보여 국적별 차이를 보였다. 아울러 국립한글박물관 관람을 마친 후 전반적인 전시관람 만족 및 관람 후 행동의도 간의 차이에서는 미국인 관람객의 만족과 행동의도 수준이 일본인 및 중국인 관람객에 비해 다소 높은 경향을 나타냈다. 이러한 연구결과를 토대로 외래 관람객들의 국립한글박물관에 유도하기 위한 컨텐츠 개발 등 방문활성화 방안을 제시하였다.

• 한국병원경영학회지
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• 제15권4호
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• pp.165-190
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• 2010

Objectives : This study was supposed to investigate factors which influence to preference of medical tourism products of Japanese tourists in Seoul, Korea. Methods : Data were collected from 228 Japanese tourists who visited' Seoul Center for Culture & Tourism' in Myeong-dong, Seoul, Korea. We measured factors which influence to preference for medical tourism. The data were analyzed by T-test, ANOVA, and multiple regression analysis. Results : The major findings were as follows ; Japanese tourists preferred medical products in the order of skin care, oriental medicine treatment, health screening, and scaling & teeth whitening. They considered technical level of medical staff most importantly, followed by safety of medical products, communication during diagnosis and treatment, follow-up service, modernization of medical facilities and equipment, and the reasonable medical expenses. Japanese tourists' preferred medical institutions in the order of a university hospital, a specialty clinic, a special hospital, They said they intend to pay 50,000 to 150,000 yen for medical tourism. The preference to medical tourism products are that single women group in their twenties and thirties for skin care, married people group aged over thirties preferred oriental medicine treatment, and married men aged over forties and high income earners favored health screening. Conclusions : It should be considered carefully that the preference exists on some factors especially for Japanese tourist. Further research about preference on medical tourism products for tourists from the other countries is required appropriately to fulfill the needs.

• 한국지역지리학회지
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• 제14권2호
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• pp.126-140
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• 2008

본 연구는 제주지역 내 중국 및 일본 관광객의 두 집단 간 비교 분석으로서 선택속성 관린 요인들 간의 구조관계를 분석하였다. 이러한 분석을 위하여 설문조사를 통해 실증분석을 하였으며 각 집단별로 서비스가치를 매개 요인으로 고려하여 그 영향 요인을 고려하였다. 즉 중국 관광객 및 일본 관광객별로 경로계수에 따른 차이검증을 통해 집단 간 비교를 가설검증으로 분석하였다. 그 결과 중국 관광객은 일본 괸광객과는 달리 관광자 편리성이 서비스 가치에, 그리고 문화체험이 만족도에 유의하게 영향을 미침을 최종 확인할 수 있었다. 반대로 일본 관광객은 중국 관광객과는 달리 관광자 편리성이 만족에, 서비스가치가 의도에 유의하게 영향을 미침을 최종 확인할 수 있다. 이 같은 결론을 통해 향후 정책적인 방향을 설정하여 분석할 필요가 있을 것이다.

• 한국식품조리과학회지
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• 제23권1호통권97호
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• pp.156-164
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• 2007

This study investigated the impacts from the recognition and satisfaction of Korean foods on the revisit intentions of japanese tourists to Korea. The subjects of this study consisted of 365 Japanese tourists visiting Korea. The findings are summarized as follows: (1) the recognition of Korean food included 'the quality of food material is fresh and good'(3.99 pints), 'Korean food is nutritious and healthful food'(3.89 points), and 'Koran food consisted of grains and vegetables, and the cooking methods were developed specially'(3.88 points) in the order. (2) They were highly satisfied with the 'nutrition of the food,' 'taste of the food,' and 'quantity of the food,' in terms of the Korean food quality however, they were not satisfied with 'Japanese marks on ingredients,' 'sanitary,' 'smell,' and 'freshness.' (3) The most influential recognition variables to affect revisit intentions to Korea was 'health knowledge' followed by 'unique,' 'preference,' 'experience,' and 'interest.' (4) The most influential satisfaction variable to affect revisit intentions to Korea was 'food and menu' followed by 'translation and understanding,' and 'flavor and appearance.'

• 한국의류학회지
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• 제29권7호
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• pp.968-977
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• 2005

The purpose of this study was to investigate the purchase behavior and the level of satisfaction for Japanese tourists buying cultural-fashion product in Korea. Subjects were selected through convenient sampling technique in Seoul. A self-administered questionnaire was developed in Japanese by translation and back-translation method. Finally, 288 questionnaire out of 400 were used for data analysis. For the purpose of achieving high value-added fashion products, the 4P marketing strategies targeting Japanese tourists were discussed based on the results.