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December 28, 2025
Coupang founder Kim Bom apologizes for data leak, pledges compensation
Online retailer Coupang's founder Kim Bom pledged to unveil a compensation plan as soon as possible.
TL;DR
- Coupang founder Kim Bom issued a public apology for a customer data leak first revealed in November.
- He pledged to announce a compensation plan for affected customers as soon as possible.
- Kim also vowed to implement investments and reforms to prevent future data breaches.
- He faced criticism in South Korea for failing to attend parliamentary hearings regarding the data breach.
- Kim stated that data from 3,000 out of 33 million customers was saved by a suspect but not transferred or sold.
- Coupang is cooperating with the South Korean government's investigation.
- South Korean lawmakers are considering legal action against the company's founder.
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