Delivery Disruptions Continue Due to Heavy Snow... Service Delays and Suspensions Widespread

Notice That Orders May Be Delayed Including Baedal Minjok

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Cheol-hyun] Due to heavy snowfall and a cold wave continuing from the evening of the 6th, food delivery application (app) services are not operating normally. As temperatures dropped overnight, food delivery during the daytime on the 7th is also experiencing disruptions. Road conditions remain dangerous for motorcycles and other vehicles, and with a severe cold wave expected to keep temperatures below minus 15 degrees Celsius through the weekend, delivery delays are expected to continue.

According to the industry on the 7th, major delivery apps such as Baemin (Baedal Minjok), Yogiyo, and Coupang Eats are continuing to notify users that "orders may be delayed" following the previous day. Baemin announced that "deliveries may be delayed due to adverse weather conditions" and has minimized the service areas for Baemin Riders, informing users in areas where service is unavailable that "heavy snowfall makes delivery difficult." The mart delivery service B Mart is experiencing similar issues.

Delivery Hero Korea, which operates Yogiyo, also suspended Yogiyo Express and YoMart services starting from the evening of the previous day. Coupang Eats continues to notify users in snowfall-affected areas that "delivery services have been suspended due to adverse weather conditions" as of the current time.

Delivery riders emphasize that deliveries during heavy snowfall are directly related to safety and should be suspended. The Rider Union, which issued an urgent statement, said, "Riders are currently falling in various locations, and those who have climbed steep hills are stranded," adding, "forcing riders to work now is tantamount to murder."

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