Operation of Special Delivery Management Period for Chuseok Holiday for 4 Weeks Starting from the 18th

The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport announced on the 7th that it will operate a 'Chuseok Holiday Courier Special Management Period' for four weeks from the 18th to October 14th, anticipating a surge in delivery volumes.

During this special management period, an additional 7,100 temporary workers, including trunk vehicle drivers, loading and unloading personnel, and sorting staff, will be deployed at courier sites to ensure smooth delivery.

Furthermore, through social networks (SNS), YouTube, and other platforms, various content such as challenges and events will be utilized to conduct a ‘Send Courier Early’ campaign, and pre-orders will be encouraged in local governments and public institutions with high holiday order volumes.

Major courier companies plan to restrict pickups one to two days before the holiday to guarantee a total of six days of rest for workers, and designate health managers at each branch to check workers’ health status daily. If any abnormalities are detected, workers will be allowed to rest immediately.

Jidongseon, head of the Living Logistics Policy Team at the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, said, "Simply ordering couriers needed for the Chuseok holiday in advance can help distribute delivery volumes, minimize inconvenience caused by delayed deliveries, and contribute to preventing worker fatigue due to excessive workload."

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