Number of Parcel Deliveries at Convenience Stores Soars... "Send Easily Even During Chuseok"

CU, 40x Increase in Usage During Last Year's Chuseok
GS25 Half-Price Parcel Service 'Open 365 Days a Year'

A customer is handing over a parcel to the clerk at the convenience store GS25.

[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Chun-han] Recently, convenience store-to-convenience store parcel delivery services that can be used even during the Chuseok holiday period are gaining great popularity among consumers.

According to the industry on the 12th, CU Kkiri Parcel Delivery saw usage increase by 40 times and 11 times compared to the previous year during last year's Chuseok and this year's Seol holidays, respectively. During the same period, GS25 Half-Price Parcel Delivery usage also increased by 107.9% and 178.7%, respectively.

Convenience store parcel delivery involves sending and picking up parcels directly at the convenience store. CU Kkiri Parcel Delivery only accepts shipments on Sundays and public holidays, while GS25 Half-Price Parcel Delivery is available 365 days a year without holidays.

At CU, the shipping fee is 1,600 KRW for items weighing up to 500g. For items over 500g and up to 1kg, the fee is 1,800 KRW, and for items over 1kg and up to 5kg, it is 2,400 KRW. At GS25, parcels can be sent for 1,600 KRW up to 500g, 1,900 KRW up to 1kg, and 2,300 KRW up to 5kg.

An industry official from the convenience store sector said, “Convenience store-to-convenience store parcel delivery is used more frequently during general parcel delivery holidays,” adding, “Because it uses its own logistics network, it can reduce carbon emissions caused by frequent deliveries, making it the best delivery platform that also participates in eco-friendly practices.”

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