Major delivery services in South Korea will temporarily halt operations ahead of Liberation Day. Starting August 13, the collection of some fresh, refrigerated, and frozen foods will be suspended, prompting consumers awaiting deliveries to check their schedules.
According to the logistics industry on August 13, CJ Logistics, Hanjin Express, and Lotte Global Logistics will observe a 'Delivery Break' from August 14 to 15, coinciding with Liberation Day. During this period, the delivery operations of these major companies will be paused.
CJ Logistics will have approximately 20,000 delivery drivers take a break on August 14 and 15. The daily delivery service, O-NE, will also cease operations for these two days.
Notably, products with shorter storage periods will be affected a day earlier. CJ Logistics will stop collecting fresh, refrigerated, and frozen items starting August 13. Deliveries are expected to resume in phases beginning August 16.
Hanjin Express and Lotte Global Logistics will also suspend their delivery services on August 14 and 15. However, specific operational schedules may vary by company, so customers should verify their delivery timelines with their respective couriers.
Not all deliveries will be halted. Coupang and Kurly, which operate their own delivery networks, will continue their services as usual on August 14 and 15.
The 'Delivery Break' was established in 2020 following discussions between the government and the logistics industry to ensure rest for delivery drivers. This joint holiday system allows drivers to take time off together rather than individually. CJ Logistics has participated in this system every year since its inception in 2020.
This year, Liberation Day falls on a Saturday, with the following Monday, August 17, designated as a substitute holiday. According to relevant regulations, if Liberation Day coincides with a Saturday or Sunday, the next non-holiday is recognized as a substitute holiday.
As a result, the actual shipping and arrival times for online orders may vary based on the holiday schedules of the retailers and the delivery services used. Customers should confirm the shipping timelines provided by retailers, especially for items like refrigerated, frozen, or fresh foods that have shorter storage periods.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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