Specialization and Industrial Structure Transformation for Air Logistics Revitalization: Focusing on the Gyeongbuk Region

Purpose : This research investigates the export air cargo characteristics and industrial composition of the Gyeongbuk region in light of the planned development of the New Daegu-Gyeongbuk Airport. Research design, data and methodology : Using 2022-2024 export air cargo data from the Korea Trade Statistics Promotion Institute, Location Quotient (LQ) and Shift-Share Analysis (SSA) were applied to the top 20 export items to assess specialization and structural dynamics. Results : The LQ analysis indicates that the region shows strong specialization in items such as high-purity chemical materials, mobile communication devices, and semiconductor wafers. The SSA further reveals that while certain export goods exhibit competitive regional advantages, others display signs of structural vulnerability. Conclusions : The findings highlight the importance of aligning regional industrial strengths with airport logistics strategies, offering policy insights for developing the New Daegu-Gyeongbuk Airport as a competitive logistics hub.