The Ministry of Justice Implements Crackdown on Illegal Riders
- Doyoung Lim
- 4 days ago
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Mar 9, 2026
Doyoung Lim
The Ministry of Justice will initiate the crackdown on foreigners who work illegally as delivery riders. The crackdown will be implemented for two months until April 30th, and the foreigners caught will face heavy fines and deportation.
Nowadays, the cases of illegal workers working as delivery drivers residing in South Korea are increasing, and illegal cases like driving a motorcycle without a license are rising as social issues. As reported, some illegal foreign workers borrow Korean names to sign up on delivery platforms to get a job. The fact that some of them borrow others’ delivery platform accounts was also reported by the police.
The Ministry of Justice said the government and the police will do their best to protect the jobs of Koreans and establish order for foreigners legally staying here. In addition, the Ministry of Justice emphasized that illegal employment not only violates immigration and labor laws but can also threaten public order. Authorities mentioned that operating motorcycles will increase the risk of accidents when riders do not have a proper license.
Officials also encouraged foreign residents to follow legal procedures for employment and warned that stricter monitoring and regulation will continue even after the crackdown. The government stated that maintaining fair job opportunities for Korean citizens and foreigners who work legally is essential for social order and public safety.
