Second Vice Minister Inspects Parcel Delivery Terminal Ahead of Lunar New Year

Emphasis on Smooth Deliveries and Worker Safety During the Holiday Season

The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport announced that Second Vice Minister Hong Jiseon visited CJ Logistics' Gwanak Subterminal in Geumcheon-gu, Seoul on the 11th to inspect the implementation status of special parcel delivery management measures for the Lunar New Year holiday.

The visit was arranged to review on-site response readiness in preparation for a sharp increase in parcel volume during the peak Lunar New Year season and to call for thorough safety management for workers.

The ministry has designated a special management period for Lunar New Year parcel delivery through the 27th and is implementing measures such as deploying additional personnel and ensuring days off for workers.

Hong Jiseon, Second Vice Minister of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (left), visited the CJ Logistics Gwanak Subterminal in Geumcheon-gu, Seoul, on the morning of the 11th and is listening to explanations from on-site officials about the progress of special parcel delivery management measures in preparation for the Lunar New Year holiday. Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport

After receiving a briefing from the parcel delivery company on the progress of these measures, Second Vice Minister Hong said, "Since a surge in parcel volume is expected, please deploy a sufficient number of additional temporary workers so that deliveries can proceed without disruption."

He also emphasized measures to protect the safety of on-site workers and prevent overwork. He said, "Please pay special attention to ensuring worker safety and preventing overwork by complying with rest periods and appointing health management officers."

He then encouraged workers engaged in loading, unloading, and sorting operations and urged them to comply with safety rules. Second Vice Minister Hong said, "You on the front lines are the ones who protect the daily lives of the public every Lunar New Year holiday," adding, "The busier the season, the more safety must come first, so please follow safety rules and rest standards."

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