The ruling Democratic Party expressed strong regret over a U.S. House report alleging discrimination against Coupang. The party called the document seriously distorted and urged the company to stop shifting blame.
Spokesperson Jang Yoon-mi said in a written briefing that the report relies on one-sided claims by Coupang and unverified data. The government does not discriminate against companies based on nationality, the party stressed.
The National Assembly, Presidential Office and Foreign Ministry issued separate statements of regret. They noted that investigations into the data leak were conducted fairly.
Coupang has faced criticism and probes over a leak believed to affect more than 33 million users. The report coincided with concerns over the firm's U.S. lobbying spending.
