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South Korea’s FTC considers suspending Coupang over a data breach affecting 33.7 million users and alleged financial misconduct.
South Korea’s Fair Trade Commission chairman said on January 12, 2026, that temporarily suspending Coupang’s operations is a possible measure during an investigation into a data breach affecting 33.7 million users.
The company reported a former employee stole data from all accounts, though only about 3,000 records were retained and later deleted.
The science ministry called Coupang’s assessment incomplete, as a joint public-private probe continues.
The FTC is also examining allegations that Coupang shifted financial losses from low-price sales onto suppliers.
Seoul police have summoned interim CEO Harold Rogers for questioning as part of a special task force probing the breach and potential misconduct.
La FTC de Corea del Sur está considerando suspender a Coupang por una violación de datos que afectó a 33.7 millones de usuarios y una supuesta conducta financiera inapropiada.