The human cost of S Korea's ultra-convenient overnight deliveries

South Korea's overnight delivery services operate through a system where packages are transported and delivered to customers during nighttime hours. Workers in the delivery sector, including couriers and warehouse staff, work shifts that extend into late evening and early morning hours to meet same-day or next-day delivery demands. Labor advocacy groups and researchers have documented concerns about worker fatigue, injury rates, and shift schedules in the logistics industry, though specific injury statistics and worker compensation data vary by company and region.

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