Coupang's CEO Steps Down Following Data Breach Incident

Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst

Source: CNBC

Updated: Dec 10 2025

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Source: CNBC

CEO Resignation: Coupang's CEO Park Dae-jun resigned following a significant data breach affecting nearly 34 million customers, expressing deep responsibility for the incident.
Interim Leadership: Harold Rogers, the Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel, has been appointed as interim CEO to address customer concerns and stabilize the organization.
Ongoing Investigations: South Korean police are investigating the breach, having raided Coupang's headquarters and identified a former employee as a suspect in the data leak.
Government Response: Prime Minister Kim Min-seok indicated that strict actions would be taken against Coupang if legal violations are found, while President Lee Jae Myung called for harsher penalties for data breaches.

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Emily J. Thompson

Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.