[2020 National Audit] Kang Shin-bong "Electric Motorcycle Testing... Considering Environmental Issues"

CEO of Delivery Hero Korea

Kang Shin-bong, CEO of Delivery Hero Korea (left), and Kim Beom-jun, CEO of Woowa Brothers, attended as witnesses at the Ministry of SMEs and Startups' audit held by the Industry, Trade, Energy, SMEs, and Startups Committee at the National Assembly on the 8th, discussing environmental protection and mutual growth.

[Asia Economy Reporter Moon Hyewon] "We have been testing electric motorcycles for some time. We are always considering environmental issues," said Kang Shinbong, CEO of Delivery Hero Korea, on the 8th during the Ministry of SMEs and Startups' national audit held by the Industry, Trade, and SMEs Committee at the National Assembly.

Kang explained, "Currently, there are battery issues. Riders need to operate about 300km per trip, but there is no battery capable of supporting that. There are technical limitations."

He made this remark in response to a question from Kim Seonghwan, a member of the Industry, Trade, and SMEs Committee from the Democratic Party of Korea, who emphasized environmental concerns and asked, "Is there a plan to replace the motorcycles used by employed riders with electric motorcycles?"

In response to Kim Seonghwan's proposal, Kim Beomjun, CEO of Woowa Brothers, said, "If the Ministry of Environment and others promote this, we will actively participate. We will strive to protect the environment."

Lawmakers from both ruling and opposition parties raised various questions related to delivery applications. Yang Geumhee, a member of the People Power Party, suggested, "The problem with Baedal Minjok, the delivery app operated by Woowa Brothers, is the commission fees. Do you have any plans to lower the fees especially for small business owners?"

Kim Beomjun responded, "Rather than lowering commission fees, we will look for other ways to help the store owners."

Kang Hoonshik, a member of the Democratic Party, emphasized the social impact, saying, "After the COVID-19 pandemic, non-face-to-face businesses inevitably grow. When social distancing is strengthened to level 2.5, people tend to order delivery."

In response, CEO Kang said, "We always carry social influence and responsibility. I am confident that without working together with small business owners and others, this platform cannot grow further. Although we are a profit-seeking company, we will do our best for mutual growth aimed at long-term development rather than maximizing short-term results." CEO Kim also emphasized, "We will continue to act responsibly for mutual growth with small business owners."

When Jo Jeonghun, a member of the Industry, Trade, and SMEs Committee from the Transition Korea party, asked, "Are riders partners for mutual growth?" both CEOs answered, "Definitely partners."

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