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South Korea hits e-commerce giant Coupang with record US$409 million fine for data breach
South Korea imposed a record US$409 million fine on e-commerce giant Coupang for a data breach affecting over 30 million customers. The penalty followed a months-long investigation and sparked tensions with US lawmakers, as the company is incorporated in the United States.
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