Coupang Data Breach Compensation 2025: $1.17 Billion Payout With No Lawsuit Waivers

They're putting $1.17 billion on the table, but they aren't asking for silence. Coupang Inc., the e-commerce giant listed on the NYSE, has confirmed that its massive compensation plan for a recent data breach won't require customers to waive their right to sue. This move marks a significant departure from typical corporate settlements that often trade financial relief for legal immunity.

The Coupang Data Breach Compensation 2025 and Legal Rights

According to Yonhap, Harold Rogers, the interim CEO of Coupang Corp., testified before the National Assembly on December 31, 2025. Responding to lawmakers, Rogers stated that the vouchers included in the 1.685 trillion won package come with no strings attached. "There are no conditions in those vouchers, and there will not be any conditions," Rogers emphasized. He further noted that the company doesn't believe the compensation would serve as a mitigating factor to reduce damages in potential U.S. lawsuits.

A Battle Over Truth: 33 Million vs. 3,000

The South Korean government has dismissed Coupang's internal investigation as a "unilateral claim." Minister Bae criticized the company for what he termed "malicious intent" in downplaying the scale of the leak. Despite the apology from founder Kim Bom-suk earlier this week, the administrative tension remains high as a joint public-private investigation continues its probe into the November 29 incident.