디지털 무역의 국제적 쟁점과 향후 과제

Abstract

Purpose – The aim of this research is to analyze the international issues of digital trade and present future tasks. Design/methodology/approach – This research is used in analyzing the literature review and the domestic and foreign legislation for legal research related to digital trade. Findings – With the 4th Industrial Revolution, the global industrial structure and business paradigm are facing a new period of transformation different from the previous. However, laws and systems do not meet the rate of change in the overall structure of the industry, which shows the same pattern not only in Korea but also in the international community. Companies that supply digital goods, such as electronic transmissions using these gaps, are trying to avoid taxes, and international organizations have come to discuss new measures such as introducing digital taxes to prevent such tax avoidance. Therefore, this research confirmed the current status of digital trade and international issues, and presented opinions on Korea's preemptive tasks and countermeasures. Research implications – First, the E-commerce tariff moratorium perpetuation on electronic transmission should be reviewed. Second, a solution to the problem of personal information protection arising from data transactions between countries should be prepared. Third, measures should be prepared to protect intellectual property rights caused by the characteristics of digital transactions. Fourth, terms used in digital trade-related laws and regulations should be unified for consistent digital trade agreements and efficient policies. Fifth, a dedicated digital trade organization should be established to collect statistical data on digital trade and exchange opinions between government and companies.