Seoul, June 11, 2026 (AFP) - South Korea fines Coupang record-high $400 mn over data leak

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South Korea imposed Thursday a record $408 million fine on e-commerce giant Coupang over a leak that exposed the data of more than 30 million customers and provoked tensions with the United States, where the company is incorporated. "We have decided to impose a total of 624.68 billion won in fines... on Coupang for violating safety obligations and collecting personal data without legal grounds," the Personal Information Protection Commission said......

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