• Journal of Korea Society of Industrial Information Systems
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• v.14 no.5
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• pp.227-237
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• 2009

Today, various on-line services based on the Internet have been provided, and recently UCC(user created contents) have become more popular based on web 2.0. However researches on UCC prevailing among internet users have not been performed much yet. Therefore, we have conducted an empirical study to investigate the structural relationships among UCC characteristics, perceived usefulness, flow and intention to use in this study. After reviewing the related works we have derived three latent variables - system, contents, and user characteristics - as UCC characteristics. Structural Equation Model(SEM) has been used to analyze the structural relationships among characteristics of UCC, perceived usefulness, flow and intention to use. Managerial implications are also suggested for managing the UCC services in conclusion.

• The Journal of the Korea Contents Association
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• v.9 no.7
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• pp.294-303
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• 2009

The primary purpose of this study is to examine the effects of contents quality characteristics on user's satisfaction and continuous usage intention in UCC services. Based on relevant literature reviews, this study posits five contents quality characteristics, that is, accuracy, completeness, variety, playfulness, and timeliness as key determinants of user's satisfaction and continuous usage intention. And then we structured a research model and hypotheses about relationship between these variables. A total 315 usable survey responses of UCC service users have been employed in the analysis. The major findings from the data analyses are as follows. Firstly, four contents quality characteristics of completeness, variety, playfulness, and timeliness had a positive influence upon user's satisfaction. Secondly, four contents quality characteristics of accuracy, completeness, playfulness, and timeliness had a positive influence upon continuous usage intention. Lastly, user's satisfaction had very significantly related to continuous usage intention in UCC services. From this study, we expect to suggest practical and managerial implications to UCC service providers.

• 한국HCI학회:학술대회논문집
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• 2009.02a
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• pp.1198-1207
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• 2009

최근 WEB 2.0 환경을 통해 사용자는 직접 응용 프로그램과 데이터를 이용하여 새로운 컨텐츠를 생산하는 주체로 변모하고 있다. 이러한 사용자의 자발적이고 적극적인 참여는 'UCC(사용자 제작 컨텐츠)'라고 불리는 새로운 문화 컨텐츠의 활성화로 이어지고 있다. 특히 글과 그림, 소리 등이 총체적으로 엮여 있는 동영상 UCC 의 경우, 이야기 구조나 캐릭터가 갖는 내용적인 특성과 제작자의 제작 취지를 훼손없이 살릴 수 있다는 제작의 특성으로 인해 WEB 2.0 환경에서 사용자의 참여가 더욱 두드러지고 있다. 본 연구에서 '사용자들이 열광하는 동영상 UCC 는 어떤 특징을 갖는가?' 라는 질문에 답하기 위해 동영상을 시청하는 사용자의 몰입과 창의성 평가를 진행하였고 이에 영향을 주는 요인으로 동영상 UCC 를 구성하는 내용적인 특성인 이야기의 내러티브와 캐릭터의 과장성을 살펴 보았다. 그리고 이 요인들의 상호작용에 영향을 주는 매개변인으로 제작자의 제작의도에 따른 컨텐츠의 특성을 선정하였다. 제작자의 의도에 따른 컨텐츠의 특성을 분류하기 위해 라캉의 주체이론과 퍼스의 기호학 이론을 바탕으로 모형을 제안하였으며 이를 검증하기 위해 UCC 사용자들을 대상으로 현재 서비스 중인 동영상 UCC 를 보여주고 설문을 실시하였다. 연구결과 제안하는 모형의 적용가능성이 입증되었으며 제작자의 의도에 따른 컨텐츠의 특성에 따라 이야기의 내러티브나 캐릭터의 과장성이 사용자의 몰입과 창의성평가에 미치는 영향력이 다르게 나타나는 것을 확인할 수 있었다.

• Journal of Korea Multimedia Society
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• v.23 no.1
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• pp.74-84
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• 2020

In November 2018, virtual pop band K/DA, with the use of holograms and actual K-pop girl group members, performed its debut album titled "POP/STARS" at the opening ceremony of the League of Legends S8 final, hosted by Riot Games. The fan culture that exists for real singers adapts itself to virtual bands, and K/DA, consisting of virtual characters, encouraging the production of user created content (UCC). However, this form of UCC is different from the most common one, meaning that this type of band generates another way of consuming content. Therefore, this study examines how K/DA's digital characters are transformed and reproduced by UCC and how the original producers' content differs from them. Firstly, the development of this study considers the open characteristics of UCC, such as user type, created motivation, created process, content type and sharing method. In the second part, the virtual idol Hatsune Miku and virtual band Pentakill will be analysed to understand UCC. Thirdly, K/DA will be analyzed as a case study based on three factors: created motivation, content type and sharing method. In this manner, this study aims to explain how UCC for virtual bands reproduce and consume original content and expand their commercial value.

• Journal of Information Technology Applications and Management
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• v.17 no.2
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• pp.175-185
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• 2010

The primary objective of this paper is to examine post acceptance behavior model in UCC services. Based on the relevant literature reviews, this study posits six characteristics, that is, expectation confirmation, perceived usefulness, perceived enjoyment, satisfaction, and continuance intention as key variables to describe the post acceptance behavior model in UCC services. Then we constructed a research model and hypotheses about relationship between these variables. A total 286 usable survey responses of UCC service users have been employed in the analysis. The empirical results of this study are summarized as follows. Firstly, expectation confirmation has a positive effect on the perceived usefulness, perceived enjoyment, and satisfaction. Secondly, perceived enjoyment has a positive effect on the satisfaction. Lastly, perceived usefulness, perceived enjoyment, and satisfaction have a positive effect on the continuance intention. These results will be helpful for the UCC services sector to further develop service delivery strategies for strengthening the ongoing relationship with customers. Finally, some possible limits of the present research and future directions for such research were discussed.

• 한국HCI학회:학술대회논문집
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• 2008.02b
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• pp.629-633
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• 2008

In Korean society, digital contents such as VCC has introduced a new medium of advertisement and has become a culture. This research aims to investigate consumer characteristics for different types of consumption patterns for services dealing with digital contents. A total of 96 statements were extracted from literature review and popular press articles and 39 participants participated in this study. The results show 6 types of consumption patterns: Gak-jang-ee, Second-level Celebrity, Viewers, Politicians, Humanists, and Paris Hilton. These groups demonstrate consumer's behavioral characteristics and personal values. This study is meaningful in that it provides an insight for marketing strategies for corporations dealing with digital contents such as VCC.

• Journal of Korea Technology Innovation Society
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• v.10 no.3
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• pp.486-508
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• 2007

This study identifies key determinants of participation in UCC services. Incorporating insights from the flow theory, we examine the effects of psychological factors of social presence, self expression, arousal, and challenge as well as web-site characteristics variables of media easiness, contents usability, and immediateness. We have done a sample survey of internet users and collected 260 responses. Using Windows SPSS/PC 12.0 Package, we have performed statistical analyses including a correlation analysis, a factor analysis, and a multiple regression analysis. The result of the study is as follows. Psychological variables of perceived social presence, self expression, arousal, and challenge all show positive significant effect on participation in UCC service. Among web site characteristics, media easiness, which consists of a web structure that is easy-to-use, user friendliness, and personalized service, demonstrates a positive significant effect on participation in UCC services. Immediateness also has a positive significant effect. Some of the practical implications of the result are follows. We should improve user access to platforms of UCC service by opening up platforms. This will heighten perceived challenge which has the strongest influence on participation in UCC services. We need to focus on multimedia services and adjust to the cultural code of netizen who crave for visual expressions and on the spot on-line activities. Also suggested is that contributions made by participants need to be acknowledged through such provisions as profit sharing. Needs for individualized service, which is an aspect of media easiness, should also be addressed. Participants tend to value individuality while at the same time accepting broader trends. Information services need to be customized for individuals. In UCC centered internet businesses, netizen consumers are presumer. They are consumers and producers at the same time, and consumer needs should also be explored for the success of internet businesses.

• 한국HCI학회:학술대회논문집
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• 2009.02a
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• pp.1337-1341
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• 2009

한국 사회에서 동영상 컨텐츠와 UCC는 새로운 문화 현상으로 그리고 새로운 광고 도구로써 많은 기대를 받고 있다. 이에 본 연구에서는 한국의 대표 동영상 컨텐츠 사이트인 아프리카 사용자들을 대상으로 하여, 사용 활동을 기준으로 사용자 유형을 구분하고, 각 유형별 주요 이용 특성을 탐색하고자 하였다. 동영상 이용 활동 및 동영상 컨텐츠 커뮤니티 활동에 있어서의 사회적 자본 특성 문항, 총 96문항을 도구로 하여, 총 39명의 동영상 컨텐츠 이용자 활동을 분석하였다. 분석결과 동영상 컨텐츠 이용자 행동은 '깍쟁이', '시청자', '휴머니스트'의 세가지 유형으로 구분되었다. 또한 이 세 유형은 사이버 공동체에서의 사회적 자본 특성으로 언급되는 유대감, 신뢰, 규범, 교환 및 호혜성, 혜택 등 다섯가지 사회적 자본 특성에서 서로 다른 특성을 보이는 것으로 확인되었다. 본 연구는 동영상 컨텐츠 사이트를 단순히 동영상 컨텐츠를 교환하거나 소비하는 공간이 아닌 새로운 사이버 공동체의 장으로 활용할 수 있는 단서를 제공했다는데 그 의의가 있다.

• Transactions of the Korean Society of Automotive Engineers
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• v.13 no.3
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• pp.80-86
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• 2005

In this study, we investigated the characteristics of the conversion efficiency and the effect of ageing Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC). The DOC was composed of Warm-up Catalytic Converter (WCC) and Underbody Catalytic Converter (UCC). As the result, the conversion efficiency of THC was 10$\~$50$\%$ on WCC and 30$\~$40$\%$ on UCC .The conversion efficiency of CO was 80$\~$90$\%$ on WCC and remained 10$\~$20$\%$ of CO was purified on UCC. The WCC shows high conversion efficiency on CO. After 20 hours aging process of engine bench, conversion efficiencies of THC and CO were improved a little, because it was activated catalyst surface by 20 hours aging. In case of 80 hours aging, the conversion efficiencies of THC and CO were decreased on WCC. However, the UCC was not affected by aging process .

• International Commerce and Information Review
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• v.2 no.1
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• pp.49-68
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• 2009

In 2003, the Uniform Commercial Code(UCC) which is a kind of model law to unify commercial law between several states in US was amended to use electronic document of title including bill of lading. It is the second following the Australia legislation in 1996. Also, the Korean government amended Commercial Act and made the Presidential Decree for using electronic bill of lading in 2008. In this paper the authors reveal the characteristics of the clause of UCC for electronic bill of lading. The characteristics of the clause are on the technical neutrality of the signature, the possibility of reissuance in alternative medium, and adoption of the concept of "control." It helps to suggest some implications for Korean government authority. The authors suggest the amendment of the Presidential Decree to the Korean government authority to use additionally digital signature authorized by non Korean government such as VeriSign. It will activate the use of electronic bill of lading issued by Korea repositary out of Korea.