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 set to clamp down on illegal foreign delivery riders, following a near 17-fold increase in cases caught by authorities. Last week, the Ministry of Justice engaged in discussions with several other ministries and agencies to devise a comprehensive response to the issue. In order to combat this problem, the justice ministry intends to intensify joint operations with the police force and strengthen collaboration in investigating related offenses, such as organized illegal hiring, unlicensed driving, and unauthorized use of accounts under false identities.
Furthermore, the justice ministry aims to collaborate with related agencies to establish an identity verification system for riders, enhance systems for managing and inspecting delivery agencies, and encourage the industry to take measures to prevent illegal practices. The transport ministry is expected to receive instructions on the necessary steps to be taken in response to this growing issue.
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