Coupang probe tests the U.S.’s willingness to protect its tech giants abroad
A massive data breach at South Korea’s biggest online retailer, which is registered and listed in the U.S., has both countries claiming the right to act.
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Regional Champions Coupang probe tests the U.S.’s willingness to protect its tech giants abroad A massive data breach at South Korea’s biggest online retailer, which is registered and listed in the U.S., has both countries claiming the right to act. Jung Yeon-je/AFP/Getty Images Jung Yeon-je/AFP/Getty Images By Ananya Bhattacharya 30 April 2026 South Korea wants to punish its biggest online retailer for a massive data leak. The U.S. is stepping in to shield Coupang, because even though it operates almost entirely in South Korea, it is registered as an American company.
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