Wearing an Electronic Ankle Bracelet While Making Deliveries?…Caught on the Road, Netizens Shocked

Delivery driver wearing electronic ankle bracelet caught
Delivery and designated driving banned from next year
Author "Worried if it will be properly managed"

A delivery driver wearing an electronic ankle bracelet. [Source=Online community 'BobaeDream']

A delivery rider on a motorcycle was witnessed wearing an electronic ankle bracelet, and the story is spreading online.

On the 23rd, a post titled "Delivery Rider Wearing an Electronic Ankle Bracelet" was uploaded on the online community 'Bobaedream.' The author, Mr. A, explained the situation, saying, "I happened to see the delivery rider stopped in front of me, and the moment he put his foot on the ground, I noticed an electronic ankle bracelet on his ankle." In the attached photo, the motorcycle rider was wearing black training pants. Since he was not wearing socks, his ankle was visible, and above it, an object presumed to be a black electronic ankle bracelet was revealed.

Mr. A said, "I searched online and found that from January 17 next year, it is legally prohibited for those wearing electronic ankle bracelets to work in delivery jobs," but he also expressed concern, saying, "I worry whether this will be properly managed. We should be more cautious when children order deliveries."

Earlier, the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family announced on January 26 last year that it had reviewed and approved the '3rd Basic Plan for Gender Equality Policy.' The plan includes delivery riders and proxy drivers among the restricted occupations for those wearing electronic monitoring devices. Accordingly, sex offenders wearing electronic ankle bracelets will not be allowed to work as delivery riders or proxy drivers.

Netizens who saw the post responded with comments such as, "It's too dangerous for sex offenders to work in jobs that visit various homes," "I suspect they might have targeted houses where women live alone," and "It's better to receive deliveries contactlessly whenever possible."