Coupang Data Breach Sparks U.S.-South Korea Tensions
U.S.-listed South Korean e-commerce firm Coupang disclosed a data breach affecting 165,000 more users, intensifying tensions between South Korea and the U.S. The breach, involving personal data of 33 million people, has led to regulatory action and impacted trade relations amidst a tax audit and legal scrutiny.
Coupang, a South Korean e-commerce giant listed on U.S. markets, revealed a security breach affecting an additional 165,000 users, intensifying ongoing tensions between South Korea and the United States.
The revelation follows a major data leak last year that compromised personal information of over 33 million customers, prompting a South Korean government investigation and straining relations with the U.S. over trade and digital platform regulations. The leaked data did not include payment details or login information, Coupang confirmed.
The breach has sparked public outrage and legal scrutiny in South Korea, with police and regulatory bodies delving into the company's operations. U.S. lawmakers and investors have expressed concerns over perceived discrimination against the American-listed firm. As tensions mount, South Korea's President has called for tough penalties to address negligence in data protection.
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