Retailing and Public Policy: A Comparative Study of South Korea and Foreign Countries

• 발행기관: 한국유통과학회
• 저자명: Young-Sang Cho
• 간행물 정보: 『유통과학연구(JDS)』제12권 제7호, 77~88쪽, 전체 12쪽
• 주제분류: 경제경영 > 경제학
• 파일형태: PDF
• 발행일자: 2014.07.30

영문 초록

Purpose - Based on the existing retail policy literature, this study aims to compare Korea with foreign countries, to propose better ideas for the Korean retail market. Research design, data, and methodology - It is necessary to analyze the existing retail regulations after categorizing them into several groups, depending on why governments have regulated retailers and the background for the retail policy. Results - Given that Korean retail regulations have focused on protecting conventional markets, comparing the retail policy objectives of South Korea and foreign countries is difficult. Conclusions - It is necessary examine how to protect independent stores, irrespective of store locations across the country. Rather than limiting the distance between traditional markets and the projected locations suggested by large retailers, various factors such as store size limit, opening and closing times, below-cost selling, land use planning, and competition tests are needed to protect small stores. Further, centralized authority for store operations should be delegated to local governments, to tackle the aggressive expansion of retail giants. To protect independent stores, political background is among the most important factors.

목차

Abstract

1. Introduction

2. Regulation aims

3. Regulation types

4. Comparison of South Korea and foreign countries

5. Conclusions

References

키워드

Retail Regulations Retail Legislations Retail Policy Small- and Medium-Sized Retailers Large Retailers