Korea Joongang Daily
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Baemin, Coupang Eats deliver final commission proposals to FTC

The food delivery giants have submitted their final commission rate proposals to the Fair Trade Commission, but whether the restaurants accept them remains to be seen.

2024-11-11

Coupang completes construction of Gwangju logistics center

The e-commerce giant completed the construction of a logistics center in Gwangju to facilitate its next-day Rocket Delivery system in the southwest region.

2024-10-14

Regulator to solve delivery platform fee issue if special committee doesn't: FTC chief

The government will legally intervene to resolve the issue of exorbitant commission fees levied by delivery platforms if the special committee assigned to the task does not pass a resolution within this month, the Fair Trade Commission Chairman said.

2024-10-06

As restaurants revolt over commission fees, delivery apps blame each other

Conflict continues to brew between restaurant owners and delivery platforms over high commission rates, with no clear-cut solution in sight.

2024-10-03

Same burger, two prices: Fast food delivery pricing schemes meet anger from consumers

Major fast food restaurants like McDonald's, Burger King and Lotteria have been introducing dual pricing, where the delivery menu prices are higher than the regular eat-in price.

2024-09-22

Coupang to proceed with $2B investment plan to hire 10,000 outside Seoul

Coupang will proceed with its 3 trillion won plan to expand operations outside of Seoul, which will see its workforce expand by some 10,000.

2024-09-03

CJ, Hanjin Logistics designate Wednesday holiday

A delivery worker loads boxes onto a truck in Songpa District, southern Seoul, on Tuesday.

2024-08-14

Yogiyo drops commission fee to 9.7 percent, undercutting Baemin and Coupang Eats

Yogiyo plans to reduce delivery commission fees to 9.7%, aiming to regain market share lost to Coupang Eats and Baedal Minjok.

2024-08-02

Coupang denies forcing employees to deliver in monsoon after worker found dead

Coupang's logistics subsidiary denied forcing employees to work during heavy rain after a delivery worker tragically died.

2024-07-19

Plan for delivery fee support for small business owners gets mixed response

The government initiative to subsidize delivery fees for small business owners was largely met with cautious optimism, but some fear it will only benefit the platforms.

2024-07-04