This study analyzes the determinants of laver aquaculture performance with a focus on the laver production stage and examines the spatial heterogeneity of their effects. Using data from 161 cities and counties in 2023, laver production volume and unit price were set as dependent variables. Independent variables included production base, environmental conditions, processing capacity, export value, and policy support. Ordinary Least Squares(OLS) was applied to identify global relationships, followed by Geographically Weighted Regression(GWR) to capture regional variations. The results show that determinants of laver aquaculture performance differ by region. In areas with large-scale production bases, such as Jeonnam and Jeonbuk, production-based factors were associated with increases in production volume. By contrast, in Chungnam, the metropolitan area and Busan, processing and export factors exerted a greater influence on unit price formation. These findings indicate that laver aquaculture performance is shaped by region specific linkages among production, processing, and export structures, suggesting the need for differentiated, region-based industry policies.

Abstract
I. 서 론
Ⅱ. 이론적 배경 및 선행연구
    1. 공간적 이질성(Spatial Heterogeneity)
    2. 김 생산성 영향요인 연구
    3. 지리가중회귀분석(GWR)을 활용한 연구
Ⅲ. 분석 자료 및 방법
    1. 분석 자료
    2. 분석 방법
Ⅳ. 분석 결과
    1. OLS 분석결과
    2. GWR 분석 결과
    3. OLS와 GWR 모형의 적합도
Ⅴ. 결 론
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• 윤해인(국립부경대학교 블루푸드융합협동과정 박사과정) | Hae-In Yoon (PhD Student, Interdisciplinary Program of Blue Food, Pukyong National University, Busan, 48513, Rep. of Korea)
• 김지웅(국립부경대학교 해양수산경영경제학부 교수) | Ji-Ung Kim (Professor, Department of Marine Business and Economics, Pukyong National University, Busan, 48513, Rep. of Korea) Corresponding author