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Coupang fined record 624.7 billion won over data breach

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South Korea's data protection regulator on Thursday fined e-commerce company Coupang a record 624.7 billion won over privacy violations, including a massive data breach that affected more than 37 million users.

The Personal Information Protection Commission has decided to impose a record fine of 423.6 billion won for the data breach and levy an additional 201.1 billion won in fine for the unauthorized collection of records of online user activities and other violations.

The move follows violations of personal information protection laws by Coupang, with the regulator stating the fine amount exceeds previous records.

Coupang operates one of South Korea's largest e-commerce platforms, and the penalty highlights concerns over user data security.

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Initial reactions on X focused on the record fine amount and its impact on Coupang. Media accounts shared details of the breach affecting 37 million users. Some users highlighted Coupang's plan to legally challenge the decision. Analytical posts discussed potential US-Korea trade implications due to Coupang's US listing. Stock-related updates noted market relevance without strong sentiment.

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