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Islands of Korea, Islands of the World Parcel Delivery Conditions by Island Type These wide disparities underscore the urgent need for Overall Satisfaction (Scale: 0–100) KIDI Research
Island Resident Satisfaction with
reform. Improving delivery services is closely tied to
Parcel Delivery Services
enhancing the quality of life for island residents. First,
Type
A-2

parcel services in these areas should be recognized as
public services rather than purely private operations.
Based on actual service conditions, targeted support

Islands
should include:
- Short-term measures: standardizing transport costs,
land
offering tiered service subsidies, and conducting routine Main
satisfaction assessments
- Long-term actions: establishing a legal framework to
Detailed Satisfaction Scores (Scale: 0–100)
classify island logistics as public infrastructure, and
Shinan County, Island A – Special delivery personnel expanding publicly operated delivery systems
Cost-
efficiency
Type Another key strategy involves modernizing delivery
B-2 Speed
networks through shared infrastructure and smart logistics.
This includes creating integrated transport systems
connecting land, sea, and on-island movement, as well Conve
nience
as exploring drone or autonomous delivery solutions in
response to aging populations and declining demand.

Tailored support for different delivery types is also needed. Islands Mainland
Since delivery costs and feasibility differ by island category,
Source: “Study on Parcel Delivery Usage in Island Regions,”
customized policy responses should be adopted. Islands
compiled by KIDI.
02 Shinan County, Island B – Outsourced to ferry company often function in networks where a main island supports
Vol. nearby satellite islets. Strengthening logistics functions on
the main island will benefit the entire cluster.
Type
B-3
For islands without regular ferry services, private boats are often used for deliveries. Institutionalizing this model
by providing formal support and assigning local residents as delivery agents in sparsely populated areas can help
maintain vital connections.

What now?
Policy Response The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries has taken steps
to ease delivery burdens in island areas.
As part of its 2023 Coastal Shipping Policy, it began subsidizing ferry freight costs for delivery
Goheung County, Island C – Uses both passenger ferry and private boats
vehicles. Looking ahead to 2024, the ministry plans to expand support to
cover additional delivery surcharges for island residents.
Type
* Through regular policy briefings and consultations with stakeholders,
B-4
the ministry will continue refining its support framework to ensure more
equitable logistics access across the nation’s islands.

[Figure 1] Parcel Delivery Subsidy Flowchart for Island Regions.

Applies for subsidy Applies for subsidy Applies discount
Ministry of Oceans Local Shipping Negotiates Parcel
and Fisheries (MOF) Government Company discounted rates Carrier
Provides Assesses
implementation feasibility Submits
Yeosu City, Island D – No delivery; recipients must collect from a designated location guidelines Issues documentation
Disburses budget transport fare subsidies
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