• 기술혁신연구
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• 제13권2호
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• pp.133-155
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• 2005

After the publication of the competitive advantage of nations by Porter in 1990, the competitiveness of regional concentrations of industries has been often explained by the cluster concept. There are many definitions of clusters, but they mainly boil down to a geographically proximate group of interconnected companies and associated institutions in a particular field, linked by commonalities and complementarities. The shipbuilding industry in Korea can for sure be regarded as a competitive industry, as the spectacular rise of its world market share from 2% in the early 1970s to the current 38% impressively testifies, but can it be considered a cluster? Based on an analytical framework consisting of a typology of clusters and a context-sensitive evolutionary approach, the paper will show that over the last thirty years Korea's shipbuilding developed from a mere number of isolated, large shipyards (cathedrals in the desert) established by large conglomerates (chaebol) in close collaboration with the central government into an innovative cluster. The cluster is on the one hand characterised by a strongly developed supply industry and specialised universities and research institutes, but on the other hand by a weak, yet increasing role for local and regional institutions The specific and context-dependent characteristics of this innovative cluster are more important explanations for its competitiveness than the financial interventions by the central government, which are repeatedly put forward by European policy-makers in their trade war with Korea.

• World Technopolis Review
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• 제5권2호
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• pp.98-107
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• 2016

By highlighting the efficiencies gained from regional specialization, the cluster concept has distracted economic development officials from their traditional role of diversifying regional and local economies. Clustering was a viable strategy for much of the 18 years following its original appearance in the literature. Now, two events cast doubt on the continued viability of cluster-based specialization. First, the digital convergence has blurred the boundaries that once separated one industry from another. An industry cluster strategy becomes difficult when the industry cannot be defined. Second, many cluster initiatives fail. Combining literature search with the system-theoretic notions of efficiency and redundancy, we find many factors moderate cluster success. This implies regions facing uncertain success in their cluster-building efforts should thoroughly understand their unique circumstances and build upon them. Regions with successful clusters are advised to aim for multiple related clusters or superclusters.

• 보건행정학회지
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• 제30권2호
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• pp.199-210
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• 2020

Background: Based on the importance of ceasing smoking programs to control the regional disparity of smoking behavior in Korea, this study aims to reveal the variation of smoke rate and determinants of it for 229 provinces. An evaluation of the relative efficiency of the cease smoking program under the consideration of regional characteristics was followed. Methods: The main sources of data are the Korean Statistical Information Service and a national survey on the expenditure of public health centers. Multivariate regression is performed to figure the determinants of regional variation of smoking rate. Based on the result of the regression model, clustering analysis was conducted to group 229 regions by their characteristics. Three clusters were generated. Using data envelopment analysis (DEA), relative efficiency scores are calculated. Results from the pooled model which put 229 provinces in one model to score relative efficiency were compared with the cluster-separated model of each cluster. Results: First, the maximum variation of the smoking rate was 16.9%p. Second, sex ration, the proportion of the elder, and high risk drinking alcohol behavior have a significant role in the regional variation of smoking. Third, the population and proportion of the elder are the main variables for clustering. Fourth, dissimilarity on the results of relative efficiency was found between the pooled model and cluster-separated model, especially for cluster 2. Conclusion: This study figured regional variation of smoking rate and its determinants on the regional level. Unconformity of the DEA results between different models implies the issues on regional features when the regional evaluation performed especially on the programs of public health centers.

• 보건행정학회지
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• 제33권2호
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• pp.118-128
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• 2023

Background: Personal socio-economic abilities are crucial as it affects health inequalities. These multidimensional inequalities across the regions have been structured and fixed. This study aimed to analyze health vulnerabilities by regional cluster and identify regional health disparities of self-rated health, using nationally representative cross-sectional data. Methods: This study used personal and regional data. Data from the Community Health Survey 2021 were analyzed. K-means cluster analysis was applied to 250 si-gun-gu using administrative regional data. The clusters were based on three areas: physical environment, health-related behaviors and biological factors, and the psychosocial environment through the conceptual framework for action on the social determinants of health. And binary logistic regression analyses were conducted to examine the differences in self-rated health status by the regional clusters, controlling human biology, environment, lifestyle, and healthcare organization factors. Results: The most vulnerable group was group 3, the moderate vulnerable group was group 1, and the least vulnerable group was group 2. The group 2 was more likely to have high self-rated health status than the moderate vulnerable group (odds ratio [OR], 1.023; p<0.001). And the group 3 showed low self-rated health status than the moderate vulnerable group (OR, 0.775; p<0.001). However, the moderate vulnerable group had significantly higher self-rated health status than the most vulnerable group (group 2: OR, 1.023; p<0.001; group 3: OR, 0.775; p<0.001). Conclusion: These results demonstrate that community members' health status is influenced by regional determinants of health and individual levels. And these contribute to understanding the importance of specific and differentiated interventions like locally tailored support programs considering both individual and regional health determinants.

• 한국경제지리학회지
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• 제19권4호
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• pp.799-811
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• 2016

참여정부 이후에 명시적 및 암묵적 형태의 다양한 클러스터 정책들이 추진되어 왔으나, 산업집적지 경쟁력의 근본적 강화를 위해서 기존과는 다른 새로운 정책적 대안을 모색해야 한다는 의견들이 제기되고 있다. 본 연구에서는 최근 들어 대안적인 지역산업정책 도구로서 활발히 논의되고 있는 스마트전문화 전략과 트리플헬릭스 혁신체계 이론이 기존의 클러스터 정책과 어떠한 이론적 및 정책적 연계성을 가지고 있으며 대안적 클러스터 정책 수립을 위해 어떠한 함의를 제공하는 지에 대해 논의하였다. 이를 통해, 대안적 클러스터 정책은 지역특수성에 토대를 두고 산 학 관의 자발적 협력에 기초한 혁신의 합의공간(consensus space) 구축을 통해 추진되어야 하며, 지역 대학의 경쟁력 강화와 실질적인 산학협력 활성화를 위한 체계적이고 집중적인 투자와 집적지의 관련 다각화 기반을 활용한 신산업의 육성에 초점을 둘 필요가 있음을 강조한다.

• 현장농수산연구지
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• 제8권1호
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• pp.3-20
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• 2006

The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry announced promoting the project, 'Regional Agricultural Clusters,' in Feb. 2004 through 「The Comprehensive Plan for the Agriculture and Agricultural Communities」 and initiated a model project from 2005. The purpose of 'Regional Agricultural Clusters' is to develop regional agriculture by concentrating the resources and capacities of the region and maximizing the effect of integrating related projects. 31 towns in Geonggi and 2 towns (Ganghwa and Ongjin) in Incheon were chosen for the study based on the crop areas of 36 agricultural products from the Agricultural Census in 2000. For those 33 towns, factors such as the top 20 agricultural products, main producing districts and surveys on each towns were considered and we have concluded that these items are good subjects for 'Regional Agricultural Clusters' : We have decided on 18 items for what we call, 'Mini-Clusters,' a cluster in which the item's main producing district is in only one area of the town in question (in 30 projects out of 21 towns). Secondly, we have decided on 11 items for what we call, 'Base-Clusters,' a cluster in which the item's main producing district can be associated by name with the item, the production is sizeable, and can be found in several locations of the town in question (in 13 projects out of 11 towns). Finally, we have decided on 12 items for what we call, 'Broad-Based-Clusters, a cluster which the item's main producing district expands the past the vicinity of the town in question (in 19 projects out of 19 towns).

• 한국경제지리학회지
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• 제15권2호
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• pp.240-257
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• 2012

혁신클러스터는 산, 학, 연 기능 간 그리고 입주기업 간 지식공유와 교류활동을 통한 기업의 혁신추구와 밀접하게 관련된 개념이다. 그러나 개인간 기업간 지식 공유와 교류활동은 그 주체가 소속된 조직 또는 지역의 문화적 특성과 밀접하게 관련돼 있다. 따라서 지식경영을 위한 관리활동은 조직, 또는 지역의 문화적 특성에 따라 다르게 적용될 필요가 있다. 본 연구는 혁신 클러스터에서 지역, 산업의 문화적 특성과 지식교류촉진활동 성과 간의 관계를 연구해 본다. 연구를 위해 지역, 산업의 문화적 특성을 반영한 요인을 추출해 내고 이들 요인과 지식교류촉진활동 성과 간의 관계를 통계적 분석기법을 이용해 파악해 본다.

• 산학경영연구
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• 제18권2호
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• pp.197-223
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• 2005

21세기 산업 클러스터 정책이 지역경제 활성화의 핵심 수단으로 부상하면서 정책 대상으로서의 클러스터 도출(identification) 및 확인(mapping) 연구의 중요성이 부각되고 있다. 본 연구에서는 지역단위의 클러스터에 대한 사례연구를 통하여 클러스터 지향적 정책과제(focused cluster policy)의 도출하고, 지역산업 클러스터의 네트워크를 파악함에 있어서 타 클러스터와의 비교 및 시계열별 비교, 정책목표의 달성정도 평가를 위하여 클러스터 평가지표를 제시하고자 하였다. 산업클러스터 사례분석은 클러스터 유형화분석과 네트워크분석을 통해 이루어졌다. 연구결과 요약하면, 클러스터를 개발하려는 시도는 다른 지역에서 성공한 클러스터를 모방하기보다는 경쟁우위와 전문성을 토대로 추진되어야 하고, 산업정책과 다른 산업클러스터 정책을 개발해야하고, 시장지향적인 클러스터 생태계를 구축해야 하며, 각 지역 여건 및 산업특성에 적합한 혁신체제를 구축과 혁신창출의 인프라를 조성해야 한다는 것이다.

• 한국축산식품학회지
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• 제32권4호
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• pp.458-466
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• 2012

In this study, consumer preferences toward traditional cheeses were investigated with Tulum cheese sample which is one of the traditional cheeses of Turkey. Type of milk used for Tulum cheese making was identified as the most important factor, followed by Tulum cheese's texture, price, salinity, fat content, origin and flavour. The ideal Tulum cheese profile for the overall consumers was made with cow milk, a hard texture, a price of 20 TL per kg, a low salt cheese, a full fat cheese, the regional cheese which belongs to Izmir region and a mild-flavoured cheese.A cluster analysis revealed there were two clusters with different ideal product profiles. Cluster 1's ideal Tulum cheese comprised a soft texture, a mild-flavoured cheese, a cheese made with cow milk, a full fat cheese, a low salt cheese, the regional cheese which belongs to Izmir region and a price of 10 TL per kg. Cluster 2 differed from cluster 1 in that its ideal Tulum cheese was a hard textured cheese and priced at 20 TL per kg. The consumers in cluster 2 were less price sensitive than those in cluster 1. In addition to, the consumers in both segments are ready to pay extra money for regional Tulum cheese versus non-regional Tulum cheese. We found that the older ones were more willing to pay as compared to younger individuals. Young people are critical target consumers for Tulum cheese marketers. The findings on cluster 1's ideal Tulum cheese of this study could therefore provide guidance to marketing managers.

• 한국농공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국농공학회 2000년도 학술발표회 발표논문집
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• pp.397-404
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• 2000

A total of 65 rain gauges with Automatic Weather Station(AWS) were used to regional analysis of precipitation. Nine cluster regions were identified using geographical locations, maximum, mean, standard deviation of 1 day maximum rainfalls, mean annual precipitation and rainfall of rainy season in Korea. The mean annual precipitation, geographical locations, and the synoptic generating mechanisms were used to identify th five climatological homogeneous regions in Korea. Number of final regions by mean annual precipitation and cluster methods divided into five regions in Korea.