South Korea delivery giants lock horns in post-pandemic price war - Nikkei Asia

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There was plenty of work to go around, especially once the COVID-19 pandemic spurred a boom in at-home eating.

SEOUL -- In 2019, Gu Gyo-hyeon took up work delivering meals on the busy streets of Seoul.

Paid per delivery and without a guaranteed wage, he spent each day making as many drop-offs as possible, maneuvering his motorcycle through the city's gridlock to deliver fried chicken, spicy soups and lunchboxes.

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Author / Journalist: Staff Writer

Category: InvestingFinanceBusiness

Markets: JapanSouth Korea

Topics: South Korea Food 2019 Delivery Nikkei Content Work Seoul Trillion Making

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Published On: 2024-06-27 @ 21:00:00 (5 days ago)

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