• 무역학회지
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• 제46권2호
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• pp.323-335
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• 2021

With the advent of the 4th Industrial Revolution, there is a rising interest in the impact of these changes on Korea's trade. While the previous studies related to the 4th Industrial Revolution are very limited in the field of trade research, this study attempts an empirical analysis regarding the effect of the use of the 4th Industrial Revolution technology on the performance of exporters, based on the data of the Survey of Business Activities during 2017-2019 by the Korean government statistical office. Through the empirical analysis in combination with the propensity score matching (PSM) and the difference-in-difference (DID) analysis, this research confirms that the use of the 4th Industrial Revolution technology has a positive effect on the export performance of Korean exporters.

• Journal of Korea Trade
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• 제26권6호
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• pp.61-82
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• 2022

Purpose - This study analyzed the effect of obtaining international products and qualification certification on exports according to the suitability evaluation system. Recently, non-tariff barriers have emerged as technical barriers, and the Biden administration is trying to achieve export growth and economic growth by utilizing the demand for conformity assessment following the Fourth Industrial Revolution and the free trade system from the perspective of Korea. Design/methodology - This study analyzed the effect of a manufacturer's product certification acquisition on a company's export performance using Resource-Based View-based multiple regression analysis. To this end, concentration validity was confirmed through Factor analysis and Cronbach's alpha, and correlation analysis was performed to verify discriminant validity. Findings - Product certification and qualification have a positive impact on the company's export performance. In particular, technological dynamism and relationship control have had a significant impact. Originality/value - Considering that the Conformity Assessment Management Act will take effect in earnest in 2022, this study is believed to suggest that companies that have been certified to meet international standards may improve their export performance and increase their value in the future. International market.

• 무역학회지
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• 제47권4호
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• pp.271-292
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• 2022

In Korea, the road transport industry is pointed out as a major cause of air pollutants, so management control is needed. Existing studies used only positive input and output variables to measure regional efficiency. However, it is necessary to consider the environmental pollution problem in efficiency analysis. In this study, an undesirable SBM analysis using CO₂ was conducted to measure efficiency of domestic regions. In addition, SDM was conducted to examine the ripple effect between domestic regions. As a result of the analysis, the efficiency of the capital area such as Seoul, Gyeonggi, and Incheon was high in the road transport industry. However, the efficiency of the road transportation industry in Daegu and Gangwon was low. In the SDM analysis, it was found that the regional equipment capabilities had a great influence on efficiency. In order to improve efficiency, it is necessary to increase and improve the equipment capacity of the road transport industry.

• 수산경영론집
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• 제40권3호
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• pp.89-105
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• 2009

South Korea imports more than one hundred tons of fishery products every year from China, Japan, North Korea, etc. However, imported North Korean fishery products was only 4% of the total fishery products imported in 2007. Though South-North Trade as inter-Korean trade is exempted from tax, imports of North Korean fishery products have not been activated owing to import restrictions, insufficient quality control etc. Expanding imports of North Korean fishery products seems, however, to contribute to lessen the supply and demand unbalance in fishery products of South Korea. It will especially gratify a part of fresh and cold fishery products demand. Therefore, we need to expand the imports of North Korean fishery products by quality control improvement, reformation of origin certifying system, import liberalization etc. This study researches the demand and supply of fishery products of South and North Korea, the actual conditions of imports of North Korean fishery products, and suggests strategies to expand their imports. As the greatest reason to oppose imports of North Korean fishery products is the pricing pressure of domestically produced fishery products due to imports of North Korean fishery products, we need to research and analyze the distribution channels, retail markets, sales prices of imported North Korean fishery products to verify that imports of North Korean fishery products has not caused lower pricing of domestically produced fishery products.

• Journal of Korea Trade
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• 제23권5호
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• pp.102-117
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• 2019

Purpose - This paper tried to identify the impact of electronic word of mouth (eWOM) on purchase intention (PI) of Korean-brand cars in the context of Russian consumers, taking into consideration the credibility, quality, and quantity of eWOM while also considering the mediation effects of brand image (BI) and perceived quality (PQ). Although there is a considerable number of studies discussing the impact of eWOM determinants on PI, not many studies were conducted focusing on the Russian market. Design/methodology - This paper is considered to fill this gap between eWOM and (PI) and, in order to do so, 211 Russian respondents were randomly selected. Descriptive analysis, factor, and reliability analysis were conducted using SPSS version 22.0. While structural equation modeling was conducted using AMOS version 24.0. Findings - The results display that, in terms of Russian consumers' perception, eWOM credibility, quality, and quantity for Korean-brand cars show a substantial impact on PI. The mediation effects of brand image, as well as perceived quality, were also supported by analysis. In the final part of the paper, theoretical and managerial implications alongside limitations with further research suggestions are presented. Originality/value - This study endeavored to explore the degree of impact of eWOM and mediating roles of BI and PQ on Russian customer intentions to buy Korean-brand cars.

• 수산경영론집
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• 제51권4호
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• pp.85-96
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• 2020

The purpose of this study is to find out the determinants of export in Korean fishery products. For the analysis, laver and tuna, which account for almost half of seafood exports, were selected, and a gravity model widely used in trade analysis was applied. As explanatory variables, GDP, number of overseas Koreans, exchange rate, FTA, and WTO were applied, and fixed effect terms were included to take into account multilateral resistance that hinders trade. The analysis period is from 2000 to 2018, and the Poisson Pseudo Maximum Likelihood (PPML) method was applied to solve the problem of zero observation and heteroscedasticity inherent in trade data. As a result of the analysis, GDP was found to have a significant positive effect on both laver and tuna. The number of overseas Koreans was significant in canned tuna exports, but not in laver and the other tuna products. As the exchange rate increased, the export of laver and tuna for sashimi increased. The impacts of the FTA were confirmed in the exports of dried laver and raw tuna, which supports the results of the previous study. WTO was not significant for laver and tuna. Based on these results, it is necessary to find a way to make good use of the FTA to expand exports of seafood.

• 무역상무연구
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• 제39권
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• pp.313-344
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• 2008

The role of Customs Service has changed significantly in recent times, and what may represent core business for one administration may fall outside the sphere of responsibility of another. This is reflective of the changing environment in which customs authorities operate, and the corresponding changes in government priorities. Since the terrorist attacks on the United States in 2001, customs administrations around the world have been developing AEO programs in which they grant AEO status to operators who are well-compliant with the supply chain security standards. These programs also provide such operators with trade facilitation measures under the customs procedures, acknowledging the importance of ensuring secure and facilitated trade. Thus, this paper analysed leading countries's AEO program regime focused on the two fold : (1)provide an overview and present a implication of its AEO program ; (2)offer an appropriate proposal to Korea Customs Service's new program.

• 수산경영론집
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• 제53권4호
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• pp.51-67
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• 2022

The Korean tariff rate for fishery products is a single tax rate of 10% for live fish and frozen seafood, and 20% for all others. Since FTAs have been concluded with several countries, the tariffs is not an appropriate means to protect domestic fishery producers. The differential tariff rate according to the scientific name (genus) of the fishery products, which was implemented 30 years ago to protect fishery products produced in the Korean coastal waters has lost its original purpose. It seems that future fishery trade policy should focus on IUU prevention, hygiene and safety of consumers rather than protecting fishery producers through customs tariffs. This paper suggest that a paradigm shift in the fishery producers protection policies such as direct financial support from the state, protection and development of fishery resources, and support for fostering the 6th industry rather than indirect protection through tariffs.

• 국제지역연구
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• 제15권2호
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• pp.383-401
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• 2011

본 연구는 FTA의 효과를 극대화하는 데 있어, 무역자유화의 이익을 침해하지 않으며, 동시에 환경보호를 달성하기 위한 환경규정의 제정방향에 대하여 연구하였다. 본 연구를 통하여 FTA체제하에서의 무역자유화와 환경보호 달성을 위한 환경규정의 제정방향은 크게 세 가지로 요약해 볼 수 있다. 첫째는 FTA협정문상의 환경기준을 적용하는 데 있어서는 새로운 환경기준을 적용하기 보다는 기존의 있는 환경기준을 적용하여 환경협상력을 강화하고 교묘하게 운영되는 환경보호조치를 축소하기 위한 노력을 기울여야 한다. 둘째로 FTA 체결국간에 논란의 여지가 많은 것에 대해서는 보다 엄격한 환경관련 규정을 적용하거나 현행 WTO규정 및 다자간환경협약을 그대로 적용하는 것이 타당할 것으로 보여진다. 셋째는 FTA를 통한 환경기술이나 제품에 대한 적극적인 교류를 확대할 수 있는 규범 제정이 필요하다. 마지막으로 환경과 관련한 실체적 규범과 절차적 규범에 대한 명확한 제정이 이루어져서 오염행위나 환경마찰에 대하여 신속하고 객관적인 이행이 보장되도록 해야 한다.

• 수산경영론집
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• 제48권4호
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• pp.1-10
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• 2017

The study analyzed the current status of fisheries port market and presented the direction of developments. The fisheries port market has become increasingly widespread due to the aging of the facilities and the scale of the fish product trade, and the number of distribution workers has also increased. The problems of fisheries port market are as follows. First, the transaction structure was changed as the proportion of aquaculture products increased. Second, the trading structure has changed, but it has failed to keep pace with the changes in the production structure. Third, the volume and amount of fish traded in aquaculture products and fish stocks increased. As a result, the growth rate of the fisheries port market is decreasing and profitability is deteriorating. The development direction of the fisheries port market is as follows. First, it is necessary to standardize the fisheries port market facilities, according to the type of fish products. Second, it needs to diversify its trade targets such as processed fish products and imported fish products. Third, it is necessary to diversify the business of the fisheries port market in order to increase profitability.