Coupang Sub-hub to Open in Jangseong... 450 Jobs to Be Created

A Breakthrough in Addressing Local Issues
Operations to Begin Next Month

Jangseong County in Jeollanam-do signed an investment agreement on the 17th with Coupang Logistics Service (CLS), a subsidiary of Coupang Inc., for the establishment of the 'Jangseong Sub-hub.'

According to the county, Coupang will invest 15 billion KRW to build the Jangseong Sub-hub, which will have a total floor area of 13,000 square meters (4,000 pyeong) and will be located in Yongheung-ri, Seosam-myeon, Jangseong County.

The sub-hub will serve as an intermediate facility, functioning as a 'mini logistics center' that connects the main logistics center and delivery camps, and will help distribute the logistics volume of the main center.

Coupang plans to hire 450 employees and begin operations next month.

On the 17th, Jangseong County in Jeollanam-do signed an investment agreement with Coupang Logistics Service (CLS), a subsidiary of Coupang Inc., to establish the 'Jangseong Sub Hub.' About 10 officials attended the signing ceremony, including Kim Hanjong, Jangseong County Governor, Hong Yongjun, CEO of CLS, and Lee Gaeho, Member of the National Assembly. Photo by Jangseong County

Hong Yongjun, CEO of CLS, said, "I am pleased that the expansion of Rocket Delivery is creating a virtuous cycle of reinvestment in the region," and added, "We will spare no effort to revitalize the local economy through large-scale recruitment of Jangseong residents."

Kim Hanjong, County Governor, stated, "This investment agreement will help address important local issues such as youth unemployment and securing distribution channels for agricultural products," and promised, "We will actively cooperate to ensure the successful establishment of the Jangseong Sub-hub."

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