A Grueling Day for Delivery Workers Caught Between Monsoon Rains and Scorching Heat

Amidst a heat advisory in effect, seven-year delivery veteran Choi Won-jun began his shift. Choi navigates up and down the stairs to the third floor of multi-unit houses without elevators, handling an average of 40 deliveries a day. Choi remarked that he feels fortunate when a delivery destination is high enough to have an elevator, citing the air conditioning as a relief.

Sudden downpours make roads slippery, increasing the risk of accidents. Wearing rain gear causes the temperature inside clothing to soar to 33 degrees, making the perceived heat feel close to extreme heat levels. Income rises above usual levels as delivery surcharges apply when heavy rain falls.

Although over 100 rest stops for delivery workers have been established nationwide, they suffer from poor accessibility.