• East Asian Economic Review
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• 제23권1호
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• pp.55-88
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• 2019

Our paper contributes to existing literature by empirically investigate the trade structure and trade performance between Korea and ASEAN. Overall, trade activities between Korea and almost major ASEAN economies have significantly focused on capital goods, medium and high technology goods, while the remaining ASEAN countries' exports over Korea have been mainly primary and low technology goods. There has been a higher complementarity in between Korea's exports and ASEAN's imports compared with between ASEAN's exports and Korea's imports. Estimation results show that ASEAN's GDP and income have larger impacts than those of Korea on aggregate trade flows as well as sectoral level between two sides. Additionally, geographical conditions are critical factors impeding Korea-ASEAN trade. Meanwhile, other factors in the estimation model have mixed impacts on components of Korea-ASEAN trade structure. Finally, there is a significant room for Korea's trade expansion with ASEAN, particularly new and less developed members in future.

• Journal of Korea Trade
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• 제26권2호
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• pp.84-99
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• 2022

Purpose - This study carried out an empirical study of the impact of sustainability - which has been gaining attention as challenges are arising in supply chains based on existing trade networks due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic - on SCM performance and financial performance of Korean SMEs. The study seeks to propose a measurement model to enhance the SCM performance and financial performance of Korean SMEs and to identify the relationship between sustainability, SCM performance and financial performance to suggest implications to SMEs, governments, and relevant organizations. Design/methodology - Our Analysis established hypotheses that economic sustainability, environmental sustainability, and other factors related to sustainability have a positive impact on SCM performance and financial performance as well as SCM performance has a positive impact on financial performance, making empirical validations by utilizing Structural Equation Modeling based on data collected through survey from Korean SMEs. Findings - According to an empirical study, although environmental sustainability and economic sustainability among factors of sustainability had a positive influence on SCM performance, social sustainability did not have a statistically significant influence. Furthermore, it was learned that only economic sustainability had a positive influence on financial performance while SCM performance has a positive influence on financial performance. Originality/value - This empirical study explored the relationship between SCM performance and financial performance of Korean SMEs with a high tendency to depend on specific supply chains when the international trade network is in confusion and/or the global supply chain has collapsed. If Korean SMEs allocate management resources to the factors deducted from this study, they would be able to build more efficient supply chains and improve financial performance to improve sustainability.

• Journal of Korea Trade
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• 제25권8호
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• pp.1-24
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• 2021

Purpose - This study categorizes factors that influence the utilization of preferential tariffs based on the characteristics of rules of origin (RoO) and identifies and analyzes the influence of these characteristics on the utilization of preferential tariffs and the trade performance of companies. Design/methodology - In this study, we categorized factors that have an influence on the utilization of preferential tariffs based on the characteristics of RoO and investigated and tested the influence of these characteristics on the utilization of preferential tariffs and the trade performance of companies. For empirical analysis, we categorized the characteristics of RoO into restrictiveness, complexity, and uncertainty. We then developed a research model and formulated hypotheses based on previous studies, and tested the hypotheses using statistical software-(SPSS 25.0 and AMOS 18.0.) Findings - Previous studies suggested that each characteristic of RoO is determined by unique features of a Regional Trade Agreement (RTA). This study conducted an empirical analysis on the influence of the characteristics of RoO on the utilization of preferential tariffs and trade performance. The results confirmed that, overall, the characteristics of preferential rules of origin (PRoO) are related to and influence Korean companies' utilization of preferential tariffs and trade performance. As for the degree of the influence, the characteristics were in the order of uncertainty> restrictiveness> complexity. Nevertheless, complexity turned out not to have an influence large enough to change a company's decision on the utilization of preferential tariffs. Based on these results, this study identified unique features of PRoO and related problems for Korean companies that want to utilize preferential tariffs and suggested countermeasures for their effective utilization of preferential tariffs in the future. Originality/value - Companies that want to use preferential tariffs in international trade have to satisfy PRoO. The issue of origin can be regarded as an essential part of an RTA and RoO, are a crucial criterion in using preferential tariffs. The rules are requirements to claim benefits of preferential trade agreements and are the primary reasons companies have trouble in utilizing preferential tariffs. In this sense, this study categorized the characteristics of RoO, which are a key part of an RTA, and surveyed working-level professionals in charge of international trade at Korean companies to investigate the relationship between these characteristics and the utilizations of preferential tariffs and trade performance of the companies.

• 무역학회지
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• 제46권1호
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• pp.59-81
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• 2021

This paper aims to analyze Korea's trade and investment performance in Spain and the business environment of Spain, and to find efficient strategies for entering into the Spanish market. This study is organized into five chapters. To begin with, it explains an overview of the Spanish economy and the current status of its major industries. Then, it analyzes Korea's trade and investment performance in Spain, the structure of comparative advantage and the trade trends of major import and export items, since 2011 when the Korea-EU FTA went into effect. Lastly, based on the results of this analysis, Korea's strategies for entering into the Spanish market are derived. The strategies derived from the analysis are as follows: (1) entering startups in the Spanish market through CVC cooperation and participation in large tech forums, (2) linking the Spanish interest in K-Culture to consumer goods exports, (3) promoting cooperation in the IT industry in response to the Spanish government's 'Connected Industry 4.0', (4) building a new Korean-Spanish value chain in response to the mobility revolution, (5) advancing jointly into a third country by combining the strengths of both Korea and Spain, (6) cooperating with the Spanish government to establish a sustainable energy policy, (7) promoting jointly with the Spanish government through smart city strategies and project exchanges, and (8) building a European logistics hub in Spain in preparation for post-Brexit.

• 무역상무연구
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• 제53권
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• pp.233-264
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• 2012

This study proposes and verifies an integrated model that reflects and helps to explain complexities and comprehensiveness of e-Trade in practice. The primary objective was to widen and deepen our understanding about the phenomena of paperless trading which will enable us to formulate an effective means to promote the adoption and utilization of e-Trade infrastructure. This investigation combined and extended the theories and models of TAM, TOE framework, and TTF in order to identify and hypothesize the causal relationships between factors of technology, organization and environment, and the usage level and performance of e-Trade. The previous research on e-Trade was reviewed and incorporated into the extended model. The integrated model was tested based on the survey data collected from a sample of 417 trading firms. Overall, the regression and path analysis demonstrated the usefulness of the proposed model as a conceptual framework for better understanding and explanation of e-Trade. The result of the analysis implies the relevancy of the factors of technology, organization and environment for facilitating usage of and increasing performance of e-Trade. However, rejection of a few hypothesized relationships implies the necessity of extensive promotion and education about the related laws and regulations, and education, supervision and incentives for e-Trade practitioners.

• 무역학회지
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• 제44권1호
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• pp.57-73
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• 2019

The purposes of this study are to propose exhibition planning and management skills of trade fair organizers and to provide suggestions on the direction of government policies related to fair items. This study analyzes exhibitor objectives of exhibition participation and exhibition choice attributes using revised importance-performance analysis. This research uses visitor level, organizer services and market attraction of hosting country, as explanatory variables affecting companies' trade show choices. It also utilizes sales and non-sales purposes of participants as variables of exhibitors' objectives. As a result of the empirical analysis and examination of prior research, this study presents some recommendations for exhibition organizers and governments of hosting countries. First, the exhibition organizer should consider the importance of the number of visitors. Thus, the organizer should focus on prior marketing activities to attract visitors. Second, the organizer should make a trade fair plan in compliance with participants' needs. Third, policy authorities should provide environment of free competition among players.

• Journal of Korea Trade
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• 제25권6호
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• pp.105-125
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• 2021

Purpose - This study analyzes the effects that the response to the technical barriers to trade (TBT), which are used by various countries as means to restrict imports, exerts on exports at a time when protectionism is emerging in the face of a global economic downturn. TBT has been widely used in developed countries for the safety and protection of their people. Recently, the use of TBT as a tool of protectionism has increased considerably in developing countries as well. Therefore, this study analyzes the South Korean SMEs' response and export performance. Design/methodology - To analyze SMEs' response to TBT and their export performance, this study conducted empirical analysis through statistical analysis. To this end, the research established a theory based on previous research and designed its hypothesis and research model. To verify the hypothesis and research model, factor analysis addressing validity and reliability was performed using SPSS 25 and AMOS 26, and the structural equation model was analyzed. Findings - This study found the causal relationship between the independent variable, the mediating variable, and the dependent variable adopted against the theoretical background to have little or no effect, in contrast with previous studies. In a break from previous studies, all hypotheses were rejected for innovation strategic competencies, one of the sub-factors of the independent variable, which is believed to be a result of the lack of practical research related to TBT. Originality/value - Previous studies performed analysis using trade statistics or macro data. A number of such studies analyzed the relationship between technical regulation and trade volume. This study differs from previous studies in some respects, because it analyzed the export performance of companies by establishing a hypothesis and implementing a research model with the factors analyzed in previous studies. In addition, a new attempt has been made by classifying the TBT response factors into technology competencies, human resource competencies, and innovation strategic competencies, and utilizing technology innovation and the export support system as mediating effects.

• 한국항만경제학회지
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• 제37권4호
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• pp.145-160
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• 2021

본 연구는 국제무역에 있어서 물류규제와 물류역량에 대한 물류업계 종사자들의 평가지표라 할 수 있는 물류성과지표를 활용하여 한국과 아세안 FTA의 상품무역 증가에 미치는 영향을 분석하고자 하였다. World bank에서 발표한 물류성과지표는 관세통관, 물류인프라, 선적의 용이성, 물류서비스, 운반의 적시성, 물품추적역량의 6가지 세부항목과 총점으로 구성되어 있다. 본 연구에서는 이러한 물류성과지표를 관측변수로 하여 페널데이터 중력모형 분석을 실시하였다. 분석 결과는 물류성과지표의 총점과 세부항목 모두 상품무역량 증가에 긍정적인 효과를 나타내었다. 이러한 연구 결과는 한국과 아세안 양국교역 증대를 위해 물류비용을 현실화하고 물류 규제를 철폐하며, 물류 환경을 개선하기 위한 노력이 필요하다는 사실을 확인해주는 것이다.

• 한국전자거래학회지
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• 제10권2호
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• pp.133-150
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• 2005

인터넷의 급속한 보급 및 확산은 국제무역에 있어 일대 혁신을 초래하고 있으며, 특히 해외시장조사, 해외홍보 및 마케팅, 거래선 발굴, 신용조사, 거래협상 등 계약체결까지 거래경로를 시간적 제약 및 공간적 제약 없이 신속하고, 정확하며, 적은 비용으로 글로벌 비즈니스를 수행할 수 있는 토대가 되고 있다. 본 연구는 비용절감, 시장업무 프로세스 혁신, 업무처리개선, 외부요구, 내부요청 등과 같은 주요 전자무역의 동기요인이 e-mail, 웹 서비스, EDI, Internet-EDI와 같은 전자무역을 위한 정보기술의 활용수준에 영향을 미치고 궁극적으로 국내 수출기업들의 기업성과 향상에 영향을 미친다는 것을 실증적으로 분석하였다. 또 본 연구는 동기요인이외에 기업이 인터넷을 통한 전자무역의 활용에 영향을 미칠 수 있는 환경요인, 기업특성 요인 및 산업특성 요인들을 함께 분석하였다. 실증분석 결과, 본 연구에서 제시한 요인들이 모두 유의한 영향을 미치는 것으로 조사되었다.

• 통상정보연구
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• 제13권2호
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• pp.3-26
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• 2011

본 논문은 전자무역의 마케팅 효과성을 높이기 위하여 그 활용실태를 분석하고, 그 개선방안을 부분적으로 제시한 논문이다. 전자무역 마케팅은 그 개선 필요성이 제기되어 왔다. 특히, 중소기업의 전자무역 마케팅은 대기업과 비교할 때 그 효과성 측면에서 미흡한 것으로 파악되고 있는데, 본 논문은 이를 개선하기 위한 기초연구 차원에서 수행되었다. 먼저 전자무역 마케팅에 대한 실효성을 증진시키기 위하여 연구모형을 제안하였으며, 이에 관한 연구가설을 제안하였다. 연구가설은 B2B관계 및 협력, 제품형태, 온라인적합성, 국제화단계, 전자무역 마케팅 활용, 수출성과의 6가지 요인모델을 제시하였다. 이의 검증을 위하여 전자무역 마케팅을 전개하는 기업들을 대상으로 설문조사를 실시하였으며, 이를 바탕으로 통계분석 및 가설검정을 수행하였다. 통계분석 및 가설검정 결과, 전자무역 마케팅 활용이 수출성과에 가장 중요한 영향을 미치는 것으로 파악되었다. 또한, 고성과 집단과 저성과 집단의 차이를 분석한 결과 무역거래 알선 사이트, 블로그, 트위터, 검색마케팅 활동을 활발히 전개하고 있는 것으로 분석되었다. 본 연구 결과는 중소기업의 전자무역 마케팅효과를 증진시키기 위해서는 효율적인 활용수단을 적극적으로 이용할 것을 시사하고 있다. 본 연구의 한계점은 수출성과에 제시된 변수들이 제한적으로 검증되고 있는 바, 향후 연구모형의 수정과 함께 수출성과의 다양한 측면을 고려하여 추진하는 것이 바람직하다고 생각된다.