Gov't tightens grip on illegal foreign delivery riders amid nearly 17-fold surge in cases
The government is moving to tighten enforcement against foreign delivery riders working illegally and the delivery company systems that let them slip through, amid a nearly 17-fold surge in the number of violators caught. Last week, the Ministry of Justice said it held talks with the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, the Ministry of Employment and Labor, the National Police Agency…
The South Korean government is taking steps to crack down on illegal delivery riders from abroad, following a significant increase in the number of violations. Last week, the Ministry of Justice held discussions with several other government agencies to coordinate a response to this issue. The Justice Ministry plans to increase joint operations with the police and expand collaboration in investigating related offenses, such as illegal hiring, unlicensed driving, and unauthorized use of accounts.
Additionally, the ministry aims to develop an identity verification system for riders and improve inspection systems for delivery agencies. The Transport Ministry is also expected to receive further instructions on this matter.
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