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South Korea hits Coupang with $400M+ fine for data breach that affected millions

TechCrunch·June 11, 2026

South Korean authorities have imposed a fine exceeding $400 million on Coupang due to a significant data breach. The breach affected over 30 million customers, prompting the authorities to take action. This penalty is record-breaking, reflecting the severity of the incident. The fine is a result of the company's alleged failure to protect customer data.

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