A Comparative Analysis of Free Trade Zone Policies in Taiwan and Korea based on a Port Hinterland Perspective

The goal of this paper is to discuss the functions of a port hinterland, perform comparative analysis of existing port-type FTZ regulations and systems in Taiwan and Korea based on a port hinterland perspective, and provide recommendations concerning relevant policies and measures to government. This paper's findings can be summarized as follows: (1) Existing container terminals in Taiwan confronted with serious land shortage problems need to revise terminal layout and construction from a port hinterland perspective as well as Korea' modal. (2) The functions of port-type FTZs should be coordinated with local industrial development models based on a port cluster perspective. (3) The Taiwan custom authority should ease existing inspection regulations and mechanisms to ensure the freedom of operating activities and management systems in the FTZ.