Coupang Founder Kim Bom-suk Issues Formal Apology Following Massive Breach of 34 Million Users
Coupang founder Kim Bom-suk apologized for a massive data breach affecting 34 million customers, nearly two-thirds of South Korea's population. Government officials are holding emergency meetings.
A National Privacy Crisis: Kim Bom-suk Takes Responsibility
Data of two-thirds of the South Korean population has been compromised. Kim Bom-suk, the founder and board chairman of e-commerce giant Coupang Inc., issued a formal apology on Sunday regarding the catastrophic data breach. According to reports from Yonhap, Kim stated in a written message that he sincerely apologizes on behalf of all employees for the incident.
Government Response and the Scale of Impact
The apology comes roughly one month after the personal information of approximately 34 million customers was leaked. The scale is so massive that the South Korean presidential office is reportedly scheduling an emergency meeting to address the fallout. This breach is shaping up to be one of the most significant cybersecurity failures in the region's history.
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