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Korea data crackdown, tariffs, and US investment talks

29 clusters · 60 sources · last updated

Latest: South Korean Trade Minister arrives in U.S. to finalize investment deals

South Korea’s Personal Information Protection Commission levied a 625 billion won fine on Coupang for a data breach affecting over 33 million records. The penalty, which includes sanctions for unauthorized data collectio

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South Korean flood relief and disaster area measures

7 clusters · 16 sources · last updated

Latest: Tongyeong City proposes 1.11 trillion KRW supplementary budget

Following record-breaking heavy rainfall and flooding in South Korea’s southern regions, including Gyeongsangnam-do, various sectors have mobilized relief efforts. Preliminary damage estimates for the Gyeongsangnam-do r

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U.S. Ambassador Steel Advances Korea Alliance

9 clusters · 15 sources · last updated

Latest: US Ambassador Michelle Steel meets South Korean officials on defense and security

Michelle Steel arrived in Seoul on 30 July 2024, ending a 1½-year vacancy at the U.S. embassy. In her credential ceremony she reaffirmed that the U.S.–South Korea alliance is “one of the world’s strongest alliances” and

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Coupang personal data breach legal and financial impact

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated

Latest: Coupang faces U.S. class action hearing over data breach jurisdiction

Following a massive personal data breach in late 2025 that exposed the information of approximately 33.7 million users, Coupang has faced significant financial and legal repercussions. In its second-quarter earnings rep

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KFTC and Coupang regulatory dispute

2 clusters · 12 sources · last updated

Latest: Coupang challenges KFTC investigation legality in court

The Korea Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) and e-commerce company Coupang are involved in a legal dispute regarding the legality of on-site investigations. The conflict began when Coupang refused four scheduled inspections,

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South Korean e-commerce labor regulation debate

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated

Latest: Coupang delivery drivers oppose proposed night work regulations

The death of Jang Deok-jun, a 27-year-old Coupang night-shift worker who died of a heart attack, has triggered a debate regarding labor conditions and overwork in South Korea’s e-commerce sector. An investigation by Comw

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South Korea fire safety – Incheon warehouse fire

12 clusters · 27 sources · last updated

Latest: Incheon authorities find safety violations at logistics warehouses

The July 18, 2024, blaze at Coupang’s No. 32 logistics centre in Incheon mobilised about 800 firefighters and over 200 vehicles. Residents within a 116-metre radius were evacuated, and 121 workers were rescued without fa

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South Korea crypto, CBDC and deposit‑token rollout

13 clusters · 24 sources · last updated

Latest: South Korean corporations test stablecoin use for payments and trade

South Korea’s financial sector is aggressively pursuing digital-asset integration through exchange acquisitions, stablecoin pilots, and CBDC development. In mid-2026, major institutions secured stakes in domestic exchang

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