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South Korea promises no discrimination against US tech firms as Coupang probe continues

Technology
Published on 24 April 2026
South Korea promises no discrimination against US tech firms as Coupang probe continues

A letter triggered assurances over a sensitive data breach probe

South Korea told US lawmakers it will not impose discriminatory measures on American tech companies, including Coupang. The government said the ongoing investigation into Coupang’s data breach is handled under domestic law, regardless of where the company is from. The assurances were included in a US-South Korea trade deal fact sheet after lawmakers raised concerns.

  • South Korea denies any plan for discriminatory treatment of US tech firms
  • Coupang’s data breach investigation is said to follow domestic law
  • The response came after a letter from US lawmakers
  • Assurances were shared through a US-South Korea trade deal fact sheet
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