The Korea Times
With an increasing number of foreign nationals illegally working in delivery, the Seoul Metropolitan Government will launch a dedicated counseling and reporting channel in an effort to curb traffic safety risks and protect the livelihoods of domestic riders. Delivery work is permitted for foreign nationals only under select visa categories, including long-term residency (F-2), permanent residency (F-5) and marriage immigration (F-6). However, a growing number of foreign riders are illegally taking delivery jobs, the city said, raising concerns over income losses for domestic workers and traffic safety risks. According to the Ministry of Justice, the number of foreign nationals caught illegally working in delivery and courier services more than quadrupled from 117 in 2023 to 486 in 2025. Following industry consultations, the city unveiled plans for a prevention and support-based approach, looking to strengthen counseling and guidance alongside enforcement. Under the initiative, Seoul will operate dedicated counseling and reporting channels through the Seoul Labor Center, where full-time l
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