Baemin reportedly exempts merchant-funded delivery discounts from commission fees
What happened
According to Money Today, Baemin (Woowa Brothers) will not charge commission on delivery-fee discounts that merchants fund themselves. Small business groups reportedly welcomed the decision.
When it started
Reports from Chosun Ilbo and Money Today were dated November 12, 2026, and ZDNet Korea followed on November 13, 2026. The sources do not give an effective date.
How it spread
Under the change, the amount a shop owner discounts from the delivery fee is not subject to the platform's commission. The sources do not specify the exact calculation or the commission rates involved.
Why it matters
ZDNet Korea asks whether the change will spread to Coupang Eats, but the sources do not confirm any such move. The reports describe the change as a response to small business concerns about platform fees.