14.06.2026 20:30
Former Minister of Labor Ulugbek Kochkorov, who held high-level positions in Kyrgyzstan for many years, was seen working as a courier in the USA. Kochkorov stated that he is proud to earn money through honest work, saying, "I respect the job I do."
Ulugbek Kochkorov, who once served as the Minister of Labor and Social Development in Kyrgyzstan, has come to the spotlight years later with an entirely different life. The former minister, spotted working as a courier for Amazon in the USA, has caused a stir on social media with his statements.
Kochkorov, who once held significant positions in state management, now earning a living by delivering packages, has attracted attention both in Kyrgyzstan and the international public.
VIRAL FOOTAGE BECOMES A TRENDING TOPIC
In the footage shared on social media, Ulugbek Kochkorov was seen loading Amazon packages into his vehicle and making deliveries. The footage, reaching millions of people in a short time, revealed the former minister's new life.
Following the footage, many users commented that his honest work to earn a living should be appreciated.
JOURNEY FROM MINISTERIAL SEAT TO THE USA
Ulugbek Kochkorov, a well-known figure in Kyrgyz politics, held public offices for many years. Serving as a member of parliament, Kochkorov also worked as the Minister of Labor and Social Development between 2018 and 2020.
The former minister, who took an active role in politics, had also been a candidate in presidential elections. After leaving his positions, he settled in the USA with his family.
"I AM NOT ASHAMED OF A HALAL JOB"
Kochkorov, in his statement following the news about him, said he is proud to work and earn money through effort.
The former minister responded to criticisms about his profession by saying, "I am not ashamed of earning money through a halal job. I respect what I do and I am happy."
OVERWHELMING SUPPORT ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Kochkorov's statements received widespread support on social media. Many users shared supportive messages for the former minister, stating that positions are temporary but effort and hard work are always valuable.
A former minister working as a courier to sustain his life has brought the discussions of "honor of labor" and "life after politics" back to the agenda.
Kochkorov had been suspended from his duties after mass protests that erupted following the controversial parliamentary elections in October 2020, which resulted in the resignation of President Sooronbay Ceenbekov, and he moved to the USA shortly after.