IKEA Korea Applies Different Fees Based on Product Size and Weight

IKEA Korea will apply new courier delivery charges.
Photo by IKEA Korea

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Jong-hwa] Home furnishing retail company IKEA Korea is introducing a new courier delivery fee that allows customers to receive products at lower prices based on the size and weight of the items.

On the 17th, IKEA Korea announced that it will reduce courier delivery fees so that anyone can conveniently experience IKEA's home furnishing solutions at lower prices amid the spread of non-face-to-face consumption culture and the home decoration craze.

The new courier fees are divided into tiered charges of 3,000 KRW, 5,000 KRW, and 8,000 KRW according to the product size and weight. In particular, with the horizontal length of courier-eligible products expanded from the previous 100 cm to 140 cm, some bulky furniture products such as the Malvik foam mattress and Hugad curtain rod, which previously incurred truck delivery fees, can now be delivered by courier for 8,000 KRW.

Relatively smaller accessories such as the Lillnaggen glass cleaner and ?By?n body puff have been reduced to 3,000 KRW, enabling consumers to enjoy online shopping at more reasonable costs.

IKEA applies flat-pack packaging that minimizes product volume for most products to reduce delivery costs and prevent damage during transportation, thereby also achieving cost savings on the products.

Fredrik Johansson, CEO of IKEA Korea, said, "IKEA is always trying various solutions to help more people experience IKEA’s home furnishing products and enjoy happier and more sustainable living at home," adding, "We plan to continue our efforts to offer excellent services and products to customers at lower prices."

Meanwhile, IKEA Korea is holding a delivery fee discount event until the 20th at all offline stores (Gwangmyeong, Goyang, Giheung, Dongbusan, Planning Studio, IKEA Lab) and the online store to provide safer and more convenient shopping experiences for more people. During the event, customers who purchase over 500,000 KRW can receive a furniture delivery fee discount to 29,000 KRW.

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