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Coupang has confirmed that around 200,000 Taiwanese user accounts were part of a significant data breach affecting its global customer base last year.

Coupang's interim CEO Harold Rogers recently appeared before the U.S. House Judiciary Committee amid ongoing scrutiny over alleged discrimination against American tech firms by the Korean government, following a massive data breach involving sensitive customer information.

Coupang has been fined 2.2 billion Won by the Korea Fair Trade Commission for allegedly pressuring suppliers to reduce prices and share advertising costs.

The interim CEO of Coupang, Harold Rogers, testified before a closed-door House meeting regarding a significant information leak and its implications for US-Korea trade relations.

The Coupang data breach revealed that out of 33 million affected customers, approximately 200,000 accounts belonged to Taiwan users.

Hankyoreh journalists Ryu Seok-woo and Park Tae-woo have been awarded the Special Award at the 2025 Media Publicity Forum.

The special investigation into Coupang's unpaid severance pay allegations and the evidence loss related to Gwanbong-gwon is approaching its deadline, focusing on whether it can uncover the alleged higher-up pressures within the prosecution.

Coupang's interim CEO Harold Rogers testified behind closed doors before the US House Judiciary Committee on the recent data breach incidents, amid concerns about potential trade implications between South Korea and the US.

The 'Baemin Only' agreement between Baedal Minjok and Cheogajip is causing controversy as it potentially forces franchise owners into a unilateral compliance, impacting their sales and market dynamics.

The Fair Trade Commission reported that it cannot impose a business suspension on Coupang due to the lack of confirmed identity theft in a significant personal data leak incident.

The Special Prosecutor's team is conducting a third investigation into prosecutor Eom Hee-jun regarding allegations of unlawful pressure during the Coupang severance payment incident.

The US House Judiciary Committee plans to investigate the Korean government's treatment of Coupang, claiming it discriminates against American companies.

Harold Rogers, the interim CEO of Coupang, is set to receive a stock compensation of approximately 6.6 billion won despite being under investigation for perjury related to a parliamentary hearing.

Coupang has requested permission for US attorneys to observe a Korean government investigation into the company over a data leak and labor violations.

A senior labor inspector from South Korea's Labor Ministry has been referred to police after being accused of having dined with a representative from Coupang during an inspection period.

The U.S. House Judiciary Committee has announced an investigation into the South Korean government's sanctions against Coupang, claiming that they are discriminatory actions aimed at aiding domestic competitors.

Coupang has raised controversy by demanding that a U.S. attorney observe the investigation process by Korean authorities into alleged massive personal data leaks and other violations.

Coupang contests an investigation's results, asserting that only a small number of accounts were compromised in a data leak affecting millions of users.

South Korea's Deputy PM Bae Kyung-hoon clarified that Coupang's US office is contesting findings from a joint investigation into a personal data leak that were accepted by Coupang Korea.

The police investigation into Coupang’s significant data breach involves determining criminal liability after the release of a joint probe’s findings that over 30 million accounts were compromised.

U.S. investors in Coupang are expanding their legal actions against the South Korean government, claiming damages due to the fallout from a data leak and subsequent investigations.

Coupang's attempt to downplay the scale of a significant data breach has led to further confusion among the victims and the public.

Investigators have determined that a massive data breach at Coupang was due to managerial negligence rather than sophisticated hacking techniques.

A South Korean investigation reveals that Coupang may have downplayed a massive data leak, potentially impacting US pressure on Seoul regarding trade issues related to the company.

Coupang faces backlash in Korea after a massive personal data leak affecting millions, undermining its lobbying efforts in the US.

A massive data leak at Coupang, affecting 33.7 million customer accounts, was found to have been perpetrated by a former employee who accessed customer information over 150 million times.

Korean Deputy Prime Minister Bae Kyung-hoon criticized Coupang's U.S. headquarters for contradicting the results of an investigation shared and agreed upon with Coupang Korea regarding data breaches.

The ongoing data breach incident involving Coupang has escalated into a geopolitical issue between South Korea and the United States, potentially leading to trade retaliatory measures.

Coupang disputes the findings of a joint government-private investigation regarding a significant personal data leak, asserting errors in data interpretation.

A significant investigation into Coupang's data breach, revealing over 33 million leaked accounts, is underway as police focus on potential criminal accountability amid allegations of information concealment.

Coupang, a prominent South Korean e-commerce company, has successfully lobbied in Washington, securing powerful allies among Republican lawmakers under the Trump administration, despite being largely unknown to American consumers.

Civic groups in South Korea are demanding an apology from Coupang's CEO Kim Beom-seok following the revelation of a major data breach affecting millions of accounts.

Coupang faces allegations of significant personal data leakage and improper handling, with calls to cease lobbying efforts to mitigate the situation.

Coupang's data breach was largely due to mismanagement of its security systems, allowing a former employee to exploit vulnerabilities for nearly a year.

The results of a joint investigation into Coupang's data leak by the Korean government may influence the U.S. position on its issues with the company.

A former employee of Coupang exploited a security vulnerability to access 150 million delivery addresses and leaked 33.7 million personal data records, contradicting the company's previous claims of a minimal data breach.

Coupang faces criticism for downplaying the scale of a data breach, claiming only 3,000 cases of leaked information while official estimates suggest over 33 million.

The special prosecutor's team is investigating a Coupang lawyer regarding allegations of leaking confidential investigation information.

Senator Bill Hagerty expressed support for the U.S. Congress's inquiry into Coupang, emphasizing the importance of fair treatment for U.S. businesses in trade relations with South Korea.

The article discusses the interdependence of modern parents on Coupang for raising children amidst societal expectations and work pressures in South Korea.

The South Korean government is considering lifting restrictions on early morning deliveries for large supermarkets to counteract Coupang's dominant market position, though doubts persist about the effectiveness of such measures.

Coupang's logistics subsidiary has agreed to cover the social insurance fees for delivery drivers, changing its previous stance.

Coupang is facing pressure from American political figures who have been lobbied to influence South Korea's investigations of the company.

The U.S. media outlet Politico reports on how Coupang, a South Korean e-commerce giant unknown to most Americans, is influencing Korea-U.S. relations.

Naver is enhancing its delivery capabilities to challenge Coupang's monopoly in the ecommerce sector by introducing same-day delivery services through its partnership with Kurly.

An investigation into the death of Coupang worker Jang Deok-jun raises concerns about the Labor Department's thoroughness in examining potential overwork-related causes.

Na Kyung-won, a lawmaker from the People Power Party, criticized the Lee Jae-myung administration for its excessive political engagement with Coupang, asserting that the government should stop its undue pressure on the company.

The U.S. is increasing pressure on South Korea over non-tariff barriers, amid concerns that merely passing a special law for U.S. investment may not meet American expectations.

Coupang users are filing a class action lawsuit against the company in the United States due to a massive data breach.

Coupang has revealed that a total of 165,000 additional accounts were compromised in last year’s data breach, surpassing their earlier estimate of 3,000 accounts affected.