Politics · South Korea · 2 hrs ago
South Korean delivery riders oppose platform fee cap over pay concerns
About 400 delivery riders protested in central Seoul against proposed limits on delivery-platform fees.
The proposals are being discussed in South Korea’s National Assembly and aim to reduce costs for small businesses using the platforms.
Riders say platforms could respond by cutting their per-delivery pay to offset the limits.
They warn that even a 300–500 won cut per delivery could significantly reduce monthly income.
Riders pay costs such as fuel, insurance, motorcycle leases and repairs themselves, so lower rates could threaten their livelihoods.
They asked lawmakers to reconsider or withdraw the bills and prevent cuts to delivery pay.
They also want riders and delivery agencies included in discussions and clearer disclosure of how platform fees and delivery charges are set.
The bills take different approaches to regulating fees and delivery charges, so their effects on riders’ incomes may vary.
About 400 delivery riders in Seoul protested a proposed cap on delivery-platform fees, calling for the bill to be reconsidered or withdrawn.
They said platforms could respond to fee limits by reducing riders’ delivery pay.
Riders warned that a cut of 300 to 500 won per delivery could significantly reduce monthly income.
They support easing small businesses’ platform costs but say those costs should not be shifted to riders.
The protesters also called for safeguards for delivery pay, rider participation in policymaking and disclosure of how platform fees and delivery charges are calculated.
- Who
- About 400 delivery riders from the Seoul metropolitan area.
- What
- They protested a proposed cap on delivery-platform fees and called for the bill to be reconsidered or withdrawn.
- When
- November 5, 2026.
- Where
- In front of the Cheong Wa Dae Sarangchae area in Jongno District, Seoul.
- Why
- They fear fee limits could lead platforms to cut riders’ pay and reduce their income.
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About 400 riders held a protest in Seoul against the proposed delivery-platform fee cap.
Protesters called for the bill to be reconsidered or withdrawn and demanded measures to protect delivery pay.
- Protest turnout
- About 400 riders
- Protest location
- Cheong Wa Dae Sarangchae area, Jongno District, Seoul
- Potential pay reduction
- 300–500 won per delivery
- Proposed cap in Park Jeong-hoon’s bill
- Combined fees capped at 15% of order sales
- Alternate proposal
- Lee Kang-il’s bill would set separate minimum and maximum standards for delivery charges
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