QR Access Logs Introduced at All 53 Logistics Facilities in Seoul... High-Intensity Delivery Quarantine Measures

Prohibition of Gatherings and Fines up to 3 Million Won for Violating Quarantine Rules

[Asia Economy Reporter Jo In-kyung] The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced on the 13th that it has completed the introduction of the 'Electronic Entry Log' to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) at all 53 logistics facilities registered in the city, including logistics centers and courier logistics warehouses, and is implementing strict courier disinfection measures.

Accordingly, logistics facility workers must check in for work using a QR code before starting their duties. Logistics centers are also required to check workers' symptoms at least once daily and disinfect shared items such as work clothes and work shoes at least once a day. The city expects that the introduction of the electronic entry log (QR code authentication + electronic entry system) will allow health authorities to immediately utilize visitor information in case a confirmed case occurs within the facility, facilitating rapid epidemiological investigations.

Earlier, the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters designated two logistics centers located in Songpa-gu, Coupang and Market Kurly, as high-risk facilities on the 21st of last month. On the 24th, Seoul decided to manage the remaining 51 registered logistics facilities in the city at the same level as high-risk facilities.

So far, three COVID-19 confirmed cases have been reported at logistics facilities in Seoul. On May 27, a worker at Market Kurly in Songpa-gu tested positive; on June 11, a worker at CJ Logistics in Yeongdeungpo-gu; and on June 13, a worker at Lotte Courier in Songpa-gu was confirmed positive. Seoul plans to issue corrective orders for the first violation of quarantine rules at logistics facilities, and from the second violation onward, impose administrative orders to suspend gatherings and file charges with fines up to 3 million won.

Hwang Bo-yeon, Director of Urban Transportation at Seoul City, stated, "We aim to fundamentally block the spread of COVID-19 by mandating all logistics facilities in the city, even those not designated as high-risk by health authorities, to comply with quarantine rules such as the introduction of electronic entry logs." He added, "We will do our best to establish a safe logistics system through thorough management going forward."