A Comparative Study of Chinese and Korean Farmers' Professional Cooperatives

DOI: https://doi.org/10.62517/jmsd.202512407

Author(s)

Yang Xia*

Affiliation(s)

School of Economics and Management, Tianjin Agricultural University, Tianjin, China *Corresponding Author

Abstract

This study aims to conduct a comparative analysis of agricultural cooperatives in China and South Korea to reveal the similarities and differences between the two countries' cooperatives in terms of development history, organizational structure, management models, external support, and legal safeguards, and to provide references and insights for the development of agricultural cooperatives in China. By dissecting the development backgrounds and processes of cooperatives in both countries, this study finds that the successful experiences of South Korea's agricultural cooperatives primarily include strong external support, a diversified service system, sound financial services, and scientific management models. Further analysis of the challenges faced by Chinese cooperatives in their development includes organizational and management issues, capital shortages, technology promotion and modernization, marketing and brand building, as well as external support and legal safeguards. Based on this, the paper proposes breakthrough strategies, including improving organizational structure systems, leveraging internal and external resources to reduce costs and increase efficiency, guiding cooperatives toward diversified and integrated development, updating marketing and promotion methods, and optimizing the support system. These strategies hold significant practical implications for enhancing the management and operational levels of China's farmer professional cooperatives.

Keywords

Agricultural Cooperatives; South Korean Agricultural Cooperatives; Comparative Study

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