한국의 당일배송, 배송원들의 건강을 갉아먹고 있다

Did you know? In South Korea, you can order something today and get it tomorrow—or even tonight. This is amazing for shoppers. But someone delivers your package. And that someone works very, very hard.

South Korea's delivery system is one of the fastest in the world. People love this speed. They order clothes, books, food. Everything comes quickly. But this speed has a hidden cost.

Delivery workers often work 12 to 15 hours every day. They start early in the morning. They work late into the night. They drive fast. They climb stairs. They carry heavy boxes. This hard work makes their bodies tired.

Many delivery workers say their job hurts their health. Their back hurts. Their arms hurt. Their legs hurt. They sleep only a few hours. They eat lunch very fast—maybe five minutes. Then they work again.

Why does this happen? People want fast delivery. Companies make more money when delivery is fast. But fast delivery means workers must work faster. Faster work means longer hours. Longer hours mean workers get tired and sick.

Now, many people in Korea are thinking about this problem. They ask: Is fast delivery worth it if workers get hurt? Some people choose slower delivery to help workers. Some people talk to their friends about this problem. Some companies are trying to make workers' hours shorter.

This is a real question for modern life. We all like convenience. But convenience has a price—sometimes for other people.

Inspired by reporting from BBC News.