https://scholarworks.unist.ac.kr/handle/201301/109 2026-05-13T12:26:23Z https://scholarworks.unist.ac.kr/handle/201301/91625 Title: Recent Trend of Seafood Consumption in South Korea: Generational Insights and Strategies for Revitalization Author(s): Han, Kiuk; Jung, Yeonhee; Jung, Pilgyu; Chung, Keunsuk Abstract: Drawing on consumer survey data and long-term statistics (1962-2020), we examine recent trends in South Korea's seafood consumption and consider policy options to revitalize demand in a mature market. Our study identifies a clear gap between stated seafood preferences and actual consumption behavior, particularly among Millennials and Generation Z (the MZ generation). Ordered-probit estimates from a nationally stratified survey of 1,000 adults show that, although Generation MZ expresses relatively positive preferences for seafood, they consume it less frequently relative to meat than do Baby Boomers and Generation X. This gap is linked primarily to perceived inconvenience and price, whereas older cohorts place greater emphasis on health benefits and value of seafood. Revitalizing seafood consumption therefore requires policies that lower consumer-side barriers related to price and convenience. Priorities may be put on developing easy-to-prepare seafood products, fostering innovation in processing and distribution, and strengthening efficient e-commerce platforms to engage younger consumers. These demand-side innovations depend on stable, standardized supply systems that can be institutionally supported through sustainability certification such as Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) and Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC). Aligning generation-targeted demand strategies with sustainable coastal production systems may therefore contribute to long-term demand recovery in the seafood sector. 2026-04-30T15:00:00Z https://scholarworks.unist.ac.kr/handle/201301/91368 Title: Short-term forecasting of seafood exports: a hybrid approach for strategic trade planning Author(s): Han, Kiuk; Won, Eunsong; Chung, Keunsuk Abstract: In this study, a short-term forecasting model for seafood exports is developed by integrating econometric and deep-learning methods. Using Korea's monthly data from January 2000 to December 2023, we identified five key predictors-export price, won-yen exchange rate, Brent oil price, real gross domestic product (GDP) per capita, and seafood production-through a systematic feature selection process. Dynamic regression confirmed their significant effects on export volumes, while long short-term memory (LSTM) and gated recurrent unit (GRU) models produced accurate forecasts for January 2022 through to December 2023. The results highlight product-specific dynamics: seaweed snack exports are highly sensitive to global income and demand, reflecting their income-elastic nature, whereas tuna exports are mainly shaped by production capacity and relative price competitiveness. By simultaneously identifying key export determinants and generating forward-looking forecasts, this framework combines interpretability with predictive accuracy, offering practical implications for tailored trade strategies, proactive risk management, and sustainable policy planning in volatile global seafood markets. 2026-02-28T15:00:00Z https://scholarworks.unist.ac.kr/handle/201301/91101 Title: When Academics Meet Climate: The Differential Impact of Climate versus Non-Climate Technologies from Universities Author(s): LOU, KARINA Abstract: In the context of climate change mitigation as a paramount global challenge, this study focuses on technologies originating from university research. We investigate the influence of university-originated climate technologies (CTs) on subsequent inventions, specifically whether CTs exert greater knowledge spillovers than non-climate technologies (NCTs) and whether this effect is amplified by knowledge spanning. Knowledge spanning captures the extent to which an invention integrates knowledge across multiple domains, reflecting the diversification of the knowledge it embeds. Drawing on a large sample of 184,942 U.S. university-originated patents granted from 1981 to 2023 (post-Bayh-Dole Act), we utilize forward citations as an established patent indicator to measure knowledge spillovers. The findings reveal that university-originated CTs receive significantly more forward citations than NCT counterparts, consistent with evidence that climate patents generate greater knowledge spillovers. Crucially, among CTs, those exhibiting higher knowledge spanning have even greater influence on subsequent technological developments, suggesting that knowledge integration across domains is critical for maximizing academic climate technology impact. Additional analyses highlight heterogeneity across CT subclasses, with building, production, transportation, and waste management technologies showing the largest advantages. These results provide actionable insights for public R&D policies, emphasizing targeted funding for knowledge-spanning CTs to enhance spillovers and accelerate low-carbon transitions. Major: School of Business Administration 2026-01-31T15:00:00Z https://scholarworks.unist.ac.kr/handle/201301/91100 Title: Research Roots And Innovation Fruits: How University Research Intensity Shapes CEO Influence On Corporate Innovation Author(s): IDINOV, AMAL Abstract: Innovation is a cornerstone of organizational success, yet the educational foundations that shape innovative leadership remain underexplored. Building on Upper Echelons Theory and Human Capital Theory, this study examines how the research orientation of a CEO’s alma mater influences firm-level innovation. We explain that CEOs educated in research-intensive universities develop inquiry-driven and experimentation-oriented mindsets that translate into stronger corporate innovation through enhanced R&D and patenting activity. Using a multi-year panel data of S&P 1500 firms, we find an intricate relationship between university research performance and firm innovation activity. Our analysis results show that CEOs from highly research-intensive universities invest more in R&D, but are not better than their peers at generating patents. This study introduces university research intensity as a novel dimension of executive human capital, deepening our understanding of how educational environments shape strategic leadership and corporate innovation. Major: School of Business Administration 2026-01-31T15:00:00Z