Coupang data breach fuels calls to expand class action lawsuits
A major customer data breach at Coupang, affecting 33.7 million users, has reignited demands in South Korea to broaden the country's limited class action system beyond the brokerage industry. Despite strong opposition from businesses and stalled legislative efforts, experts argue that an expanded system is crucial for corporate accountability and effective consumer redress in cases of widespread damage. While South Korea lags behind most OECD nations in this regard, a U.S. law firm is proceeding with a class action lawsuit against Coupang Inc. in New York, highlighting the differing legal avenues available.
https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/law-crime/20251215/coupang-data-breach-fuels-calls-to-expand-class-action-lawsuits