South Korean Leader Demands Action Over Massive Coupang Data Breach

South Korea’s President has ordered immediate action against those responsible for a major data leak at e-commerce leader Coupang. The breach compromised information from over 33 million customers. President Lee Jae-myung criticized the company on Tuesday for its slow response. He stated it was “astonishing” that Coupang failed to detect the breach for five months, calling the scale of damage “massive.” Coupang is the country’s dominant online shopping platform. It is famous for delivering a wide range of goods, including groceries, with extreme speed. The president instructed government agencies to investigate the incident thoroughly. He demanded they identify liabilities and ensure strong penalties for any negligence.