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In the year Between 2020 and May 2026, Comewell determined that 46 warehouse and delivery workers, including Jang, died of work-related deaths from stroke or heart disease. Jang aside, it’s unclear how many of them worked overnight shifts.
Comwell did not say how many of those cases were investigated for overwork, which would happen only if the family asked for it in their inquiries. And not every case is referred to Comel in the first place, so the information can be confusing.
Earlier Comwell data showed that day delivery workers were more likely to die from work-related accidents than those who worked overnight.
But that is now being called into question by those who say overnight delivery services are expanding rapidly and there is not yet enough data to fully document their impact. Labor unions argue that the latter is more harmful to health in the long run.
Night work may be the cause of cancer worldwide. As part of the United Nations Cancer Research, External. “Not only that, but there is increasing evidence that it increases the risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes and mental illness,” said Kang Mo-yeol, a professor of occupational medicine at the Catholic University of Korea.
South Korea does not limit night working hours, unlike in the UK, where night transport drivers cannot work more than 10 in a 24 hour period.
Korea Development Workers Association It has called for a ban on overnight delivery by 2025, but the Kupang Drivers Association says all its members prefer to work at night.
Some have children, elderly or sick family members to care for during the day and most importantly, it pays better.