Coupang

eCommerce website and enterprise in Seoul, South Korea

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Coupang faces record fine for massive data breach affecting millions
business Jun 11, 2026, 2:00 AM
Coupang faces record fine for massive data breach affecting millions
  • Coupang was fined a total of 423.6 billion won for leaking personal data and 201.1 billion won for non-consensual data collection.
  • The breach involved a former employee accessing information from nearly 34 million accounts, affecting about two-thirds of South Korea's population.
  • The incident has led to significant backlash against Coupang and raised concerns about its cybersecurity practices.
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Coupang's data breach devastates delivery workers and sellers
business Feb 5, 2026, 12:30 PM
Coupang's data breach devastates delivery workers and sellers
  • A significant data breach at Coupang in November 2025 compromised personal information of its 33.7 million users.
  • This breach has led to a significant reduction in user engagement, resulting in sharply declining order volumes impacting delivery workers and small business owners.
  • Consequently, many delivery workers are facing financial hardships as they earn less while their expenses remain unchanged.
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South Korea denies discrimination against Coupang amid investor concerns
politics Jan 23, 2026, 12:06 PM
South Korea denies discrimination against Coupang amid investor concerns
  • The South Korean Prime Minister assured US lawmakers that there was no discrimination against Coupang after a significant data breach affected the company.
  • Coupang faced lawsuits and a public backlash following the exposure of personal data for over 33 million customers.
  • The ongoing investigation has sparked concerns about potential trade disputes between the US and South Korea regarding the treatment of American companies.
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