14 Nov 2026South KoreaTrendingAI-written from sources
Baemin reportedly won't charge commission on delivery discounts owners fund
What happened
According to Korean media headlines, Baemin (Woowa Brothers' delivery app) will not charge commission on delivery-fee discounts that store owners pay for themselves. Small-business groups reportedly welcomed the decision.
When it started
Reports were published on November 12, 2026 (Money Today and Chosun Ilbo) and November 13, 2026 (ZDNet Korea).
How it spread
Per the headlines, commission is excluded from the portion of a discount that the owner covers. The exact terms, scope and effective date are not stated in the sources provided.
Why it matters
ZDNet Korea asks whether the change will spread to rival Coupang Eats, and the change touches on how platform commissions affect small merchants. Further details are unknown.