Korea Post (우정사업본부) is implementing an emergency work system to ensure prompt delivery during the Chuseok holiday.
On September 13, Korea Post announced that it will operate a '2026 Chuseok Special Delivery Period' from September 14 to 29.
During this period, the agency expects to receive approximately 14.33 million parcel mail items nationwide, averaging about 1.43 million packages per day, similar to last year's Chuseok volume. To accommodate this, 24 major post offices and three logistics centers will operate at full capacity.
Korea Post plans to prioritize the safety of its employees during this busy time by implementing accident prevention measures. Inspections of postal machinery, electrical facilities, and vehicles have been completed according to safety manuals. Additionally, employee training will be enhanced to prepare for potential weather alerts, including work stoppages and quick evacuations.
The agency also advises customers to take note of specific packaging requirements, such as using ice packs for seafood and meat, repackaging items in paper boxes if they are in non-woven fabric, Styrofoam, or wrapping, and ensuring accurate postal codes, addresses, and phone numbers are provided.
Park In-hwan, head of Korea Post, stated, "We will ensure the safe delivery of parcel mail received from the public during Chuseok," adding that some deliveries may be delayed due to a temporary surge in volume.
Chuseok will be celebrated from September 24 to 26.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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