[Distribution Trend] Increased use of Chinese online shopping ‘Aliexpress’
*Photo_Aliexpress China's AliExpress Express is likely to establish a logistics center in Korea... Coupang’s dominance is a ‘threat’ *Source_Yonhap News As expectations spread that Ali Express, an online direct purchase platform under China's Alibaba Group, will enter the domestic market in earnest by installing a logistics center, attention is focused on whether it will threaten Coupang's dominance in the domestic e-commerce market. Last month, the number of Koreans using the Ali app doubled compared to last year. Ultra-low price volume offensive… Chronic shortcomings include low quality, counterfeit products, and customer service issues. Alibaba Group began targeting Korea in earnest while expanding its overseas business. After entering the Korean market in 2018, AliExpress established a Korea-only customer center in November of last year. This year, it shortened the delivery period for direct purchase products from 1 to 2 weeks to 3 to 5 days, while offering free shipp...