Coupang CEO Harold Rogers Completes 10-Hour Early Morning Delivery Experience; Does He Understand the Struggles of Independent Workers?
Coupang CEO Harold Rogers recently completed a 10-hour early morning delivery experience, aiming to better understand the challenges faced by delivery workers, particularly those classified as independent contractors.
Ministry of Employment begins planned supervision of Coupang over allegations of industrial accident concealment
The Ministry of Employment and Labor in South Korea has initiated a planned inspection of Coupang and its affiliates amid allegations that they concealed industrial accidents by coercing employees and their families into agreeing to settlements before they could file claims.
The Middle-Aged and Older Generations Realizing the 'Coupang Exit' Movement... Estimated Payment Amount Decreased by 10%
Following a data breach incident at Coupang, older generations are increasingly moving away from the platform, resulting in a significant drop in their spending.
Coupang Personal Information Leak Compensation Lawsuit First Trial... Victims Will Demand 'Punitive Damages'
The first trial for a compensation lawsuit against Coupang regarding a massive personal information leak from last year has commenced, with victims claiming punitive damages due to the company's deceptive handling of the incident.
U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Visits Korea: 'Tariff and Security Negotiations Must Keep Pace With Implementation'
During his visit to South Korea, U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs, Michael DiSomber, emphasized the need for faster implementation of investment and security negotiations as agreed in a joint fact sheet by U.S. and South Korean leaders.
Coupang CEO Rogers to Experience Night Delivery with Lawmakers...Schedule in Progress
Coupang CEO Harold Rogers is set to experience night delivery services alongside lawmakers from the ruling Democratic Party of Korea this month.
Coupang Contractor Representative's Notice Excludes 'Union Membership from Payment Negotiations'... Delivery Workers Union Files Complaint
A representative from a Coupang delivery contracting company allegedly made statements that could disadvantage workers who join a union, prompting allegations of unfair labor practices.
"72 Former Officials at Coupang" Civil Society Claims Ethical Violations by Ethics Committee and Personnel Agency... Requests for Audit
The civil society organization claims Coupang has recruited numerous former public officials creating a so-called 'former official cartel', alleging negligence by the ethics committee and personnel agency.
A Battle of Pride with Korean Society... Kim Beom-seok is destined to fail
The article explores the competitive dynamics in South Korea's retail market, highlighting how entrepreneur Kim Beom-seok of Coupang faces challenges against established conglomerates.
Coupang investors insinuate that US is planning Section 301 probe into Korea
US investors in Coupang suggest that the US may initiate a Section 301 investigation into South Korea for unfair trade practices, although Seoul denies this claim.
Coupang Investor Says U.S. Is Initiating Section 301 Investigation Targeting Korea... Government Says 'Not Specific'
Investors in Coupang claim that the U.S. is initiating a Section 301 investigation into Korea’s digital trade practices, but the Korean government denies that Korea is specifically targeted.
Hearing the Coupang Special Prosecutor’s Indictment… The Bucheon District Prosecutor’s Office Leadership Ordered ‘No Charge’ Processing from the Beginning
In the Coupang unpaid severance pay case, the Bucheon District Prosecutor's leadership allegedly directed the chief prosecutor to process the case towards a 'no charge' conclusion right from the start.
Coupang's Monthly Active Users Decrease for the First Time Year-on-Year... Curly and Gmarket Benefit from 'Skipping Coupang'
Coupang has reported a year-on-year decline in its monthly active users for the first time since the personal information leak incident in November last year.
Industry Minister: 'It seems unlikely that the US will raise tariffs... It's hard to predict the investigation on Coupang under Section 301'
South Korea's Industry Minister Kim Jong-gwan expresses optimism that the US will not raise tariffs on Korean products and indicates uncertainty regarding the investigation of Coupang under US trade laws.
[Exclusive] Ahead of the Decision on the ‘301 Investigation’... Minister of Industry and the Head of Trade Headquarters Make All-Out Efforts in the U.S.
South Korea's Minister of Industry and Trade, Kim Jeong-kwan, and the Head of the Trade Negotiation Headquarters, Yeo Han-gu, are in the U.S. negotiating to prevent the initiation of a 301 investigation regarding trade issues.
Top 3 Scottish pension fund poised to lead US class action against Coupang
The North East Scotland Pension Fund is seeking to become the lead plaintiff in a US class action lawsuit against Coupang over losses incurred from a data leak.
[Exclusive] Scottish Pension Fund that lost $7 million from Coupang incident has fully launched a lawsuit in the U.S.
The North East Scotland Pension Fund (NESPF) has stepped forward as a lead plaintiff in a U.S. securities class action lawsuit against Coupang, following significant losses due to the company's stock price drop triggered by a data breach.
‘Kwanbong-gwon and Coupang’ Special Investigation Team Completes 90-Day Investigation... Coupang CFS CEO Indicted; Transfer of Tizzi Allegation to Prosecutors
The special investigation team concluded a 90-day investigation into allegations of influence in the Coupang severance payment case and the disposal of Kwanbong-gwon，这是一个与Coupang和相关个人的指控有关的案件。
Ministry of Justice responds to Coupang's US investors' ISDS filing by appointing advisory law firms
The Ministry of Justice of South Korea has appointed domestic and international law firms to respond to an ISDS arbitration request submitted by US investors in Coupang.
Although the Urgent Fire was Extinguished by Exporting Maps... Trump’s 'Trade Law Section 301' Still Looms
South Korea's government has conditionally permitted the export of high-precision maps, likely under pressure from the U.S. government ahead of potential tariff increases, but experts warn that American pressure will continue.
Coupang’s operating profit plunges 97% in Q4 in wake of major data breach
Coupang reported a drastic 97% drop in quarterly operating profits in Q4 of 2025 due to a significant data breach, despite achieving record annual revenue.
[Column] Coupang’s play in Washington
The interim CEO of Coupang's Korean subsidiary testified before the US House Judiciary Committee regarding allegations of discrimination against US companies by the Korean government.
Suspicion of Pressure in Coupang Investigation: Prosecutor Eom Hee-jun Indicted Without Arrest
Prosecutors have indicted former Chief Prosecutor Eom Hee-jun and Deputy Chief Prosecutor Kim Dong-hee for abusing their power in connection with the Coupang severance pay investigation.
Taiwan government "Coupang has flaws in personal information management"... legal action warning
The Taiwan government confirmed flaws in Coupang's handling of personal data and announced imminent legal action.
Coupang's operating profit plummets 97% in Q4... Kim Beom-seok offers apology for data breach
Coupang reported a significant decline in operating profit for Q4, down 97% due to a data breach incident, despite recording the highest annual revenue to date.
Data for roughly 200,000 Coupang users in Taiwan compromised in last year’s leak
Coupang has confirmed that around 200,000 Taiwanese user accounts were part of a significant data breach affecting its global customer base last year.
Lethal and Thorough 'Coupang Play' [Cosmopolitan]
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.
KFTC Imposes Fine of 2.2 Billion Won on Coupang for Pressuring Suppliers on Prices and Advertising Costs
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.
Could Coupang CEO’s closed-door House deposition trigger Section 301 probe of Korea?
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.
Coupang Data Leak Incident: 200,000 Accounts from Taiwan Were Compromised
The Coupang data breach revealed that out of 33 million affected customers, approximately 200,000 accounts belonged to Taiwan users.
Hankyoreh21's Ryu Seok-woo and Park Tae-woo Receive Special Award at Media Publicity Forum
Hankyoreh journalists Ryu Seok-woo and Park Tae-woo have been awarded the Special Award at the 2025 Media Publicity Forum.
‘Gwanbong-gwon and Coupang’ Special Investigation Ends Next Week… Will It Reveal the ‘Higher-Ups’ of Investigation Pressure and Evidence Loss
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 CEO Rogers Testifies Behind Closed Doors Before US House Judiciary Committee... Is 'Section 301' on the Table for Trade Pressure?
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.
Increasing Chicken, Unfulfilled Coupang Orders... Owners of Cheogajip Trapped in 'Baemin Only'
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.
Fair Trade Commission: It is Difficult to Suspend Coupang's Business as Identity Theft Cannot Be Confirmed
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.
Special Prosecutor Investigates Unlawful Pressure Allegations in Coupang Case
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.
US House committee accuses Korea of targeting Coupang to ‘advantage’ domestic firms
The US House Judiciary Committee plans to investigate the Korean government's treatment of Coupang, claiming it discriminates against American companies.
‘Perjury’ Suspicions Against Coupang's Rogers, to Receive 6.6 Billion Won in Stock Compensation
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 asks for US attorneys to ‘sit in on’ Korean government probe over Zoom
Coupang has requested permission for US attorneys to observe a Korean government investigation into the company over a data leak and labor violations.
Labor Ministry refers to police the labor inspector who dined with Coupang during inspection
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.
U.S. House Judiciary Committee: Coupang Sanctions Are for Supporting Korean Businesses... Investigation for Legislation
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.
[Exclusive] Coupang in the U.S. Demands 'Online Observation by U.S. Lawyer' Amid Korean Government Investigation
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 disputes findings of joint probe, claims only 2,609 accounts with lobby codes leaked
Coupang contests an investigation's results, asserting that only a small number of accounts were compromised in a data leak affecting millions of users.
Coupang’s US office is disputing findings accepted by Korea unit, says deputy PM
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.
Next test for police probe into Coupang data leak will be securing suspect
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.
Three U.S. Investors in Coupang Join Lawsuit Against Korean Government
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 compounded confusion for victims of data leak by downplaying scale
Coupang's attempt to downplay the scale of a significant data breach has led to further confusion among the victims and the public.
Managerial negligence, not sophisticated hacking, to blame for Coupang data breach
Investigators have determined that a massive data breach at Coupang was due to managerial negligence rather than sophisticated hacking techniques.
US used Coupang to pressure Seoul — will it ease off after data leak findings?
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.
[Editorial] Coupang’s lobbying in US won’t win back Korean customer base
Coupang faces backlash in Korea after a massive personal data leak affecting millions, undermining its lobbying efforts in the US.