[Unofficial translation provided by the Business & Human Rights Resource Centre]

“Coupang to participate in ‘social dialogue’ on night labour regulations,” 21 November 2024

At a meeting with Coupang’s executive team and the Democratic Party of Korea’s Euljiro Committee on the 21st, Coupang CEO Kang Han-seung stated, “We are open to and will engage in dialogue to resolve the issue.” …This remark was made in response to concerns that Coupang’s delivery system, which combines late-night work and job insecurity, negatively impacts workers’ right to health.

…Coupang CLS announced its decision to expedite support for the family of Jeong Seul-gi, a worker from the Namyangju 2 Camp’s Good Logistics agency, who passed away at home in May after working on assignments received from the agency.

…Coupang also accepted the Euljiro Committee’s criticism that lawsuits against workers and journalists could undermine freedom of expression and labour rights. Accordingly, the company has withdrawn criminal complaints against two courier union officials and plans to drop lawsuits against two journalists by next month…