The presidential office is scheduled to convene an urgent meeting with government officials to address a recent data breach at Coupang, a major e-commerce company. The meeting, to be chaired by Kim Yong-beom, the presidential chief of staff for policy, will involve key figures like Science Minister Bae Kyung-hoon and other regulatory heads. Notably, Foreign Minister Cho Hyun and officials from the National Security Office will also participate, hinting at a potential examination of Coupang’s lobbying activities in the U.S.
The seriousness of the issue is underscored by the decision to hold the meeting even during a holiday, reflecting President Lee Jae Myung’s grave concern. Criticism has been directed at Coupang, with President Lee remarking on their apparent lack of fear of consequences. In response to the breach affecting 33.7 million users, South Korea has initiated an interagency task force to investigate the matter comprehensively.
The task force, comprising officials from various ministries and regulatory bodies, aims to delve into the breach’s details and explore measures to enhance user protection and data security protocols. The Ministry of Science and ICT highlighted the importance of safeguarding users and enhancing data protection policies through collaborative efforts among the involved agencies.
