Coupang Faces Criticism Over Worker Overwork, Health Risks of Early Deliveries

South Korean labor unions and civic groups are raising alarms about alleged worker overwork and data leaks at e-commerce giant Coupang. At a press conference for foreign media, activists detailed the toll that the company's operations, particularly early morning deliveries, take on workers' health.

"Early morning deliveries really harm the body," stated a representative, emphasizing the physical strain placed on delivery personnel. The groups are calling for better working conditions within Coupang's logistics centers and for its delivery drivers, citing a pattern of issues that have surfaced in recent years.

These concerns come amid a backdrop of previous controversies involving Coupang, including reports of worker deaths attributed to overwork and incidents of personal data leakage. The activists aim to bring international attention to these labor practices and push for systemic improvements within the company.

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Early morning deliveries really harm the body.