The Korea Times Dec 03 25
FTC may look into Coupang's massive data leak scandal:
The Fair Trade Commission (FTC) may soon launch an investigation into Coupang’s massive data leak scandal ...
koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20251203/ftc-may-look-into-coupangs-massive-data-leak-scandal
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The Korea Times Jan 01
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Coupang founder Kim Bom apologises for data leak, pledges compensation: Online retailer Coupang's founder Kim Bom apologised for the first time for a recent leak ...
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The Korea Times Dec 27 25
Coupang's internal probe into data breach draws renewed bipartisan backlash: Coupang has provoked renewed backlash from policymakers and consumers here through ...
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The Korea Times Dec 26 25
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The Korea Times Dec 12 25
Lee calls for tougher penalties as Coupang privacy breach scandal deepens: President Lee Jae Myung on Friday called for tougher penalties on companies that ...
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Key FactsSouth Korean Police Investigate Coupang Data Breach
Dec 1, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- South Korean police said they were tracing IP addresses and examining possible technical vulnerabilities at Coupang.
- The breach is believed to have begun through overseas servers on June 24, but Coupang did not discover the problem until November 18.
- Coupang said names, email and shipping addresses, phone numbers and certain order histories were exposed, while payment details and login credentials were not.
- Broadcaster JTBC reported that Coupang’s internal inquiry suspected a Chinese former employee; lawmaker Choi Min-hee said an authentication key that remained active after the contract ended was used for access, while police and Coupang declined to comment on possible suspects.
the perpetrator had "abused authentication vulnerabilities" in Coupang's servers.— South Korea's Science Minister Bae Kyung-hoon said on Sunday that the perpetrator had "abused authentication vulnerabilities" in Coupang's servers, and that authorities would be investigating whether the company violated rules regarding the protection of personal information.
The Korea Times Nov 06 25
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