우편, 준등기, 반택, 끼택, 일택? Comparison of domestic delivery services used in Bunjang, South Korea

Have you ever received a question like "What delivery method would you like?" when requesting an order from a seller via Bunjang for an item you liked? Have you ever been perplexed when you received this question because you didn't know the types and characteristics of domestic delivery services in South Korea?

As the logistics industry in South Korea emerges as a promising future industry, it is rapidly growing with a focus on household logistics. Various delivery services from different logistics companies are available when delivering items within South Korea. Even individual sellers on second-hand trading platforms can utilize the delivery services of various logistics companies without special contracts, and buyers who purchase items on second-hand trading platforms can choose and use the service that is most advantageous to them among the delivery services of various logistics companies.

For customers who frequent second-hand trading platforms in South Korea, here are the types and characteristics of representative domestic delivery services in South Korea that you need to know when you use:

• 일반우편(a.k.a 우편) / Regular Mail
• 준등기 / Semi-Registered Mail
• 반값택배(a.k.a 반택) / Half-Price Parcel
• 끼리택배(a.k.a 끼택) / Frugal Parcel
• 일반택배(a.k.a 일택) / Regular Parcel

일반우편(a.k.a 우편) / Regular Mail
#RegularMail #KoreaPost #Affordable #SmallItemsOnly #NoTracking #NoReturn #NoCompensation

 The formal name for the domestic delivery service commonly referred to as "일반우편" or "우편" in South Korea is "일반 통상 우편 (Regular Mail)," handled by Korea Post. It is affordable, but Korea Post may refuse to accept or charge additional fees for the item over 50g. The delivery duration typically takes 3 to 5 business days, excluding weekends and holidays, from when Korea Post receives the parcel. (Delivery may be delayed during the holiday seasons.) Since the parcel handling process is not meticulously recorded, it is difficult to track the delivery process, and returns are not accepted. As the item is delivered to the mailbox rather than directly to the recipient or delivery address, receiving compensation in case of damage or loss during delivery is challenging.

 준등기 / Semi-Registered Mail
#KoreaPost #Affordable #SmallItemsOnly #Acceptance&Shipping_RegisteredMail #DeliverToPostbox #TrackingAvailable #NoReturn #NoCompensation

The domestic delivery service commonly referred to as "준등기 (Semi-Registered Mail)" in South Korea is handled by Korea Post. Acceptance and transportation are handled like registered mail, making it slightly more expensive than "일반 통상 우편 (Regular Mail)." Korea Post may refuse to accept or charge additional fees for the item over 50g. The delivery duration typically takes 2 to 3 business days, excluding weekends and holidays, from when Korea Post receives the parcel. (Delivery may be delayed during the holiday seasons.) Tracking the delivery process is available by the tracking number, but returns are not accepted. As the item is delivered to the mailbox rather than directly to the recipient or delivery address, receiving compensation in case of damage or loss during delivery is challenging.

반값택배(a.k.a 반택) / Half-Price Parcel
#ConvenienceStoreShipments #CVSShipments #DeliverToConvenienceStore #PickupFromConvenienceStore #GS25ConvenienceStore #NotSuitableForLargeItems #TrackingAvailable #Returnable #CompensationAvailable

"반값택배," also known as "반택," is a domestic delivery service in South Korea where the sender can drop off the parcel at GS25 convenience stores 24 hours a day. The parcel will be transferred from the GS25 convenience store (where the sender dropped it off) to another GS25 convenience store designated by the recipient. This shipment is only possible between GS25 convenience stores, and items exceeding the specifications (width + length + height = 80CM / weight 5KG), food items, liquid items, glass items, jewelry, letters, or items worth more than 500,000 KRW cannot be accepted. The delivery duration typically takes about 4-5 days from the day the sender dropped off the parcel at the GS25 convenience store. (Delivery may be delayed depending on the circumstances of GS25 convenience stores.) You can track the delivery process using the tracking number, and the recipient can return the parcel to the convenience store where it was deposited. If items are damaged or lost during delivery, compensation can be claimed through the customer center on the GS25 convenience store shipments website.

When the parcel arrives at the GS25 convenience store designated by the recipient, the recipient will receive a QR code via KakaoTalk message to collect the parcel. The recipient can visit the designated GS25 convenience store, present the message (QR code) to the staff, and collect the incoming parcel. If the recipient does not collect the mail from the designated GS25 convenience store for more than 3 days, the parcel will be returned to where the sender deposited it. Therefore, the recipient should collect the parcel as soon as they receive the notification that it has arrived at the designated GS25 convenience store. Additionally, for accurate delivery, the recipient needs to provide the sender with the exact convenience store branch name and contact information (mobile phone number) in advance.

끼리택배(a.k.a 끼택) / Frugal Parcel
#ConvenienceStoreShipments #CVSShipments #DeliverToConvenienceStore #PickupFromConvenienceStore #CUConvenienceStore #NotSuitableForLargeItems #TrackingAvailable #Returnable #CompensationAvailable

"끼리택배," also known as "끼택," is a domestic delivery service in South Korea with the formal name "CU알뜰택배," where the sender can drop off the parcel at CU convenience stores 24 hours a day. The parcel will be transferred from the CU convenience store (where the sender dropped it off) to another CU convenience store designated by the recipient. This shipment is only possible between CU convenience stores, and items exceeding the specifications (width + length + height = 100CM / weight 5KG), perishable items (food, letters, etc.), or items worth more than 500,000 KRW cannot be accepted. The delivery period typically takes 4-5 days from when the sender drops the parcel off at the CU convenience store. (Delivery may be delayed depending on the circumstances of CU convenience stores.) You can track the delivery process using the tracking number, and the recipient can return the parcel to where it was deposited. If items are damaged or lost during delivery, compensation can be claimed through the customer center on the CU convenience store shipments website.

When the parcel arrives at the CU convenience store designated by the recipient, the recipient will receive a QR code via KakaoTalk message to collect the parcel. The recipient can visit the designated CU convenience store, present the message (QR code) to the staff, and collect the incoming parcel. If the recipient does not collect the mail from the designated CU convenience store for more than 3 days, the parcel will be returned to where the sender deposited it. Therefore, the recipient should collect the parcel as soon as they receive the notification that it has arrived at the designated CU convenience store. Additionally, for accurate delivery, the recipient needs to provide the sender with the exact convenience store branch name and contact information (mobile phone number) in advance.

일반택배(a.k.a 일택) / Regular Parcel
#KoreaPost #CJLogistics #LotteLogistics #LogenLogistics #HanjinLogistics #General #TrackingAvailable #Returnable #CompensationAvailable

일반택배 is a method where the sender uses the delivery service of their choice to ship items. In South Korea, there are various delivery companies, such as 우체국택배 (Korea Post), CJ대한통운 (CJ Logistics), 롯데택배 (Lotte Logistics), 로젠택배 (Logen Logistics), 한진택배 (Hanjin Logistics). It is difficult to expect which company the sender will use. When receiving items through this shipment, it is advisable to ask the sender which delivery company he/she used. Instead of directly arranging delivery services with the delivery company for convenience, the sender can drop off the parcel at a convenience store (GS25 or CU convenience store), which CJ Logistics typically handles as a courier.

The service fee varies depending on weight and volume, and there are fewer restrictions on acceptable parcels than other delivery services. However, parcels weighing more than 20 kg may not be accepted. The delivery period typically takes about 2-3 business days from the day the delivery company receives the parcel, excluding weekends and holidays. (Delays may occur during holiday seasons.) Tracking is available through the tracking number, and the parcel is delivered directly to the recipient or destination. Parcel returns are also possible, and in case of damage or loss during delivery, compensation can be claimed through the customer center of the delivery company.

Here's a table summarizing the main types and features of domestic delivery services in South Korea. Please refer to the delivery company's website or inquire with the sender for detailed information on registration, prices, and compensation claims.

If you're purchasing items from individual sellers in South Korea while abroad, it's advisable to use a forwarding service provider to receive your ordered items through domestic shipping services and then ship them internationally. However, there are instances where you may not be able to order items from individual sellers who only use services like 반택 or 끼택 because the forwarding service provider doesn't offer pickup services for the convenience store shipments. K-GoodsShop offers not only the pickup service for convenience store shipments such as 반택 and 끼택 but also various domestic shipping services to receive parcels. Using K-GoodsShop's ship service, you can securely pack your items and save on shipping fees, sending your ordered items to your desired overseas destination at an affordable price.

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