Hanjin "Actively Supporting Measures to Increase Courier Income"

At the signing ceremony held on September 22, representatives from the National Hanjin Courier Agency Association and the National Courier Labor Union are taking a group photo. Photo by Hanjin

[Asia Economy Reporter Yoo Hyun-seok] Hanjin announced on the 23rd that the Korea Hanjin Courier Agency Association (hereinafter Han-daehyeop) has reached an agreement with the National Courier Workers' Union (hereinafter Courier Union), which had demanded measures to address the reduction of Coupang shipments in August, on increasing courier drivers' income.

On the 22nd, a signing ceremony for the agreement was held at the National Courier Workers' Union office located in Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, with key figures including Han-daehyeop Chairman Oh Moon-woo and Courier Union Chairman Jin Kyung-ho in attendance. They agreed to jointly strive to secure future shipment volumes and to temporarily establish livelihood support measures for courier drivers.

A Han-daehyeop official explained, "To increase courier drivers' income and improve their working conditions amid the reduction of Coupang shipments, we have closely cooperated with Hanjin to secure new shipment volumes while maintaining sincere dialogue with the Courier Union. As a result, a recent agreement was reached and the signing ceremony was held."

A Hanjin official stated, "We welcome the signing of this agreement through active communication and mutual understanding between Han-daehyeop and the Courier Union, and we will actively support it through Han-daehyeop. We will continue to make joint efforts for co-growth with courier workers by strengthening new business, improving service quality, and stabilizing the network through continuous investment."

Meanwhile, Hanjin was the first in the industry to announce measures to prevent overwork of courier drivers, including the suspension of late-night deliveries. Additionally, Hanjin developed a health checkup program for about 10,000 courier workers, a healthcare solution for courier drivers to prevent overwork and establish a proactive health management system, and an electric cart for delivery to improve safety and work convenience. Along with expanding investment in terminal automation, Hanjin is making every effort to improve working conditions and create a healthy and safe workplace.

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