**South Korean Retailer Coupang Suffers Major Data Breach**
South Korean online shopping giant Coupang has confirmed a large-scale data breach that may have exposed the personal information of its customers and employees. The company, often referred to as South Korea’s equivalent of Amazon, announced the incident on December 1, 2025.
According to Coupang, the breach was discovered after suspicious activity was detected on its systems. An internal investigation revealed that unauthorized access had been gained by an external party. The company says it is still determining how much data was affected and who may have been impacted.
Coupang confirmed that customer names, email addresses, and phone numbers might have been accessed. Some employee data may also have been part of the breach. However, the company stated that financial information, like credit card details, was stored on a separate system and appears to be safe at this time.
The company said it immediately launched an investigation with the help of cybersecurity experts. Local law enforcement and South Korean government agencies, including the Ministry of Science and ICT, have also been informed. Authorities are now working with Coupang to identify the source of the attack and prevent further damage.
Coupang has begun contacting affected customers and advised all users to monitor their accounts for suspicious activity. The company plans to offer credit monitoring services to those whose data was involved in the breach.
South Korea’s Personal Information Protection Commission stated it has opened a formal inquiry into the incident. If Coupang is found to have failed to follow proper data protection rules, it could face legal penalties.
Coupang has grown rapidly in recent years due to its fast shipping and wide selection of products. The company’s stock price saw a slight drop following news of the breach, as fears grew about the possible damage to customer trust.
Cyberattacks on major companies continue to be a serious global problem, with hackers often targeting rich personal data for profit. Authorities are reminding individuals to use strong, unique passwords for all online accounts and to be careful while clicking links in emails or messages.
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