South Korea fines Coupang over $400 million for data breach affecting millions

South Korean authorities imposed a fine on e‑commerce giant Coupang. The penalty exceeds $400 million, one of the largest in the country. Regulators said the fine follows a data breach that exposed personal information. The breach affected millions of users of Coupang’s services. An investigation linked the incident to a delivery driver from the Dawn Delivery unit. The driver’s actions allowed unauthorized access to customer data. The case highlights growing scrutiny of data‑security practices in online retail. Authorities indicated they will monitor compliance and may pursue further action.