The human cost of S Korea's ultra-convenient overnight deliveries

In South Korea, overnight deliveries have become routine — the hyper-connected nation expects packages to arrive the next morning as a matter of course. BBC News reports this convenience has a human cost: workers describe grueling overnight shifts and physical strain, sparking debate about their working conditions.

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