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Coupang

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  • Coupang posts biggest quarterly loss in 4 years

    May 6, 2026
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    Coupang posts biggest quarterly loss in 4 years

    submitted by /u/coinfwip4 [link] [comments]

    Coupang
  • Coupang posts biggest quarterly loss in 4 years

    May 6, 2026
    in News
    Coupang posts biggest quarterly loss in 4 years

    E-commerce giant Coupang reported its largest quarterly loss in more than four years, with CEO Bom Kim, also known as…

    Coupang
  • I ordered frozen tuna on Coupang.

    May 5, 2026
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    I ordered frozen tuna on Coupang.

    Online shopping in Korea is so well-developed these days that there is nothing you can’t find. It is slightly more…

    Coupang, Shopping
  • 90 Korean lawmakers blast US for ‘infringing on judicial sovereignty’ over Coupang probe

    Apr 28, 2026
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    90 Korean lawmakers blast US for ‘infringing on judicial sovereignty’ over Coupang probe

    submitted by /u/Saltedline [link] [comments]

    Coupang, Lawmakers
  • Korea, US divided on unification minister’s NK nuclear facility remarks: national security adviser

    Apr 24, 2026
    in News
    Korea, US divided on unification minister’s NK nuclear facility remarks: national security adviser

    HANOI — South Korea and the U.S. have different views on Unification Minister Chung Dong-young’s remarks on North Korea’s nuclear…

    Coupang, Discussion, North Korea
  • Coupang investors insinuate that US is planning Section 301 probe into Korea

    Mar 11, 2026
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    Coupang investors insinuate that US is planning Section 301 probe into Korea

    submitted by /u/ArysOakheart [link] [comments]

    Coupang
  • Coupang’s MAUs fall for 3rd straight month in Feb. after data breach

    Mar 3, 2026
    in News
    Coupang’s MAUs fall for 3rd straight month in Feb. after data breach

    Monthly active users (MAUs) of Coupang fell for the third consecutive month in February following a large-scale data breach incident…

    Coupang
  • Coupang interim CEO testimony feared to become leverage for new US tariffs

    Feb 24, 2026
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    Coupang interim CEO testimony feared to become leverage for new US tariffs

    submitted by /u/Fine-Cucumber8589 [link] [comments]

    Coupang
  • Coupang needs to resolve cybersecurity to prosper

    Feb 18, 2026
    in News
    Coupang needs to resolve cybersecurity to prosper

    Coupang’s customer data breach has exposed numerous problems. 33.67 million customer records, including 148 million shipping addresses, were leaked. This…

    apology, Coupang
  • Science minister says probe on Coupang based on law without discrimination

    Feb 11, 2026
    in News
    Science minister says probe on Coupang based on law without discrimination

    Science Minister Bae Kyung-hoon said Wednesday the government has been conducting a probe into the South Korean unit of U.S.-listed…

    Coupang, Discrimination, Question
  • Korean gov’t confirms 33.67 mil. user records leaked in Coupang breach

    Feb 10, 2026
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    Korean gov’t confirms 33.67 mil. user records leaked in Coupang breach

    A government-private investigation team confirmed Tuesday that more than 33 million user records of customers in Korea, including names and…

    Coupang, fail, request, Seoul, Stress
  • Coupang investors urge US action, risking trade friction with Seoul

    Feb 9, 2026
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    Coupang investors urge US action, risking trade friction with Seoul

    submitted by /u/Historical-Many9869 [link] [comments]

    Coupang, Seoul
  • Coupang subpoena risks broader Korea-US trade clash

    Feb 8, 2026
    in News
    Coupang subpoena risks broader Korea-US trade clash

    The U.S. Congress has sent a clear signal that it will not sit back if U.S. commercial interests are put…

    Coupang, Donald Trump, Lawmakers, Seoul, Warning
  • Coupang’s interim chief questioned for 12 hours over data breach probe

    Jan 31, 2026
    in News
    Coupang’s interim chief questioned for 12 hours over data breach probe

    The interim CEO of Coupang underwent 12 hours of intensive police questioning over allegations of destruction of evidence linked to…

    Coupang, fail, Question, Seoul
  • Police raid Coupang in probe into ex-DPK lawmaker’s alleged wrongdoings probe

    Jan 29, 2026
    in News
    Police raid Coupang in probe into ex-DPK lawmaker’s alleged wrongdoings probe

    Police on Thursday raided Coupang’s headquarters as part of an investigation into alleged wrongdoings by former Democratic Party of Korea…

    Coupang, Question, request, Seoul
  • Kim, Vance establish hotline to prevent misunderstandings over Coupang issue

    Jan 25, 2026
    in News
    Kim, Vance establish hotline to prevent misunderstandings over Coupang issue

    In a meeting with U.S. Vice President JD Vance, Prime Minister Kim Min-seok emphasized that the Korean government is not…

    Coupang, Discussion, Question
  • “President Lee is pro-China, South Korea is Venezuela”… Coupang investors request US intervention

    Jan 24, 2026
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    “President Lee is pro-China, South Korea is Venezuela”… Coupang investors request US intervention

    submitted by /u/moderate-Complex152 [link] [comments]

    Coupang, request
  • Trade minister urges USTR to separate Coupang probe from Seoul-Washington trade issues

    Jan 24, 2026
    in News
    Trade minister urges USTR to separate Coupang probe from Seoul-Washington trade issues

    Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo said Saturday he has stressed to U.S. trade officials that Seoul’s investigation into e-commerce giant Coupang…

    Coupang, Korean American, Seoul, Stress
  • Coupang Investors File USTR Discrimination Complaint

    Jan 23, 2026
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    Coupang Investors File USTR Discrimination Complaint

    submitted by /u/Venetian_Gothic [link] [comments]

    Coupang, Discrimination
  • FTC chief says business suspension of Coupang possible amid data-breach probe | Yonhap News Agency

    Jan 12, 2026
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    FTC chief says business suspension of Coupang possible amid data-breach probe | Yonhap News Agency

    SEOUL, Jan. 12 (Yonhap) — Ordering a temporary suspension of business operations at e-commerce giant Coupang Corp. may be possible,…

    Coupang, Seoul, Stress
  • ChatGPT Becomes Korea’s NO. 1 App in New Installation with 341% Surge Last Year

    Jan 8, 2026
    in News
    ChatGPT Becomes Korea’s NO. 1 App in New Installation with 341% Surge Last Year

    ChatGPT showed steep growth with user numbers increasing 341% in December last year compared to January ChatGPT recorded the overwhelmingly…

    Coupang, Kakao, KT, Naver, Samsung, Shopping, travel
  • What is happening to coupang??

    Jan 2, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Wonder how serious is this? Class Action Filed Against Coupang, Inc. (CPNG) – February 17, 2026 Deadline to Join –…

    Coupang
  • Intelligence service asks parliament to charge Coupang interim chief with perjury

    Dec 30, 2025
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    Intelligence service asks parliament to charge Coupang interim chief with perjury

    submitted by /u/Venetian_Gothic [link] [comments]

    Coupang
  • Coupang to pay out 1.7 trillion won to users impacted by data breach

    Dec 29, 2025
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    Coupang to pay out 1.7 trillion won to users impacted by data breach

    submitted by /u/Venetian_Gothic [link] [comments]

    Coupang
  • Coupang situation be like:

    Dec 25, 2025
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    Coupang situation be like:

    submitted by /u/coinfwip4 [link] [comments]

    Coupang
  • Internal Coupang records show efforts to make Kim Bom-suk legally untouchable

    Dec 20, 2025
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    Internal Coupang records show efforts to make Kim Bom-suk legally untouchable

    In 2021, when Coupang began trading on the New York Stock Exchange, its founder, Kim Bom-suk, stepped down from all…

    Controversy, Coupang, Discussion, driver, Question, request, Stress
  • Korea-U.S. FTA Meeting Postponed Over Digital Regulation Dispute

    Dec 20, 2025
    in News
    Korea-U.S. FTA Meeting Postponed Over Digital Regulation Dispute

    Yeo Han-gu (right), chief negotiator of the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources’ Trade Negotiation Headquarters, and Jamieson Greer, U.S. Trade…

    Coupang, Donald Trump, Seoul
  • Coupang Faces Possible Suspension Over Data Leak

    Dec 20, 2025
    in News
    Coupang Faces Possible Suspension Over Data Leak

    Fair Trade Commission Chairman  Ju Biung-ghi speaks during his appearane on KBS News Line W on Dec. 19. (Captured from KBS)…

    Coupang, purpose
  • “Kim Beom seok said not to do it”… signs that Coupang’s personal data protection team was bypassed | [단독] “김범석이 하지 말라 해”…쿠팡 개인정보 보호팀 ‘패싱’ 정황

    Dec 19, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    “Kim Beom seok said not to do it”… signs that Coupang’s personal data protection team was bypassed | [단독] “김범석이 하지 말라 해”…쿠팡 개인정보 보호팀 ‘패싱’ 정황

    As Coupang expanded its business around 2019 to 2020, signs have emerged that it engaged in illegal practices under instructions…

    Controversy, Coupang, purpose, Rocket Delivery
  • “김법석 의장은 어디 있습니까?” Translator: “Where is Bom Kim?” coupang ceo fall guy: “I’m sorry that I don’t speak Korean…”

    Dec 18, 2025
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    “김법석 의장은 어디 있습니까?” Translator: “Where is Bom Kim?” coupang ceo fall guy: “I’m sorry that I don’t speak Korean…”

    Harold Rogers is getting grilled by lawmakers for the coupang data breach while covering for his chickenshit boss, Kim Bom,…

    Coupang, Lawmakers
  • Which rice cooker should I buy?

    Dec 7, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I’m a student living alone and I’ve been eating instant rice for the past few months (lol) and now that…

    Coupang, living alone
  • You may have been affected by Coupang’s data breach. Here’s what you should do

    Dec 6, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    You may have been affected by Coupang’s data breach. Here’s what you should do

    submitted by /u/Fine-Cucumber8589 [link] [comments]

    Coupang
  • Coupang’s hiring process questioned for emphasis on Chinese nationals

    Dec 4, 2025
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    Coupang’s hiring process questioned for emphasis on Chinese nationals

    Coupang is under scrutiny for its hiring practices, particularly its aggressive recruitment of Chinese developers. Concerns are rising about the…

    Coupang, Lawmakers, Question
  • Coupang Employee of the Month

    Dec 3, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Coupang Employee of the Month

    submitted by /u/coinfwip4 [link] [comments]

    Coupang
  • Chinese Coupang employee leaks personal data of 33.7 million users

    Nov 30, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    https://www.chosun.com/english/national-en/2025/11/30/WZIRLXEBTRAHJPRF325LTYWZRQ/ He quit and fled the country before the news broke. Coupang is like Korean Amazon so China basically has…

    Coupang
  • Netflix, S.Korean rivals bleed cash as fight for OTT market heats up

    Nov 16, 2025
    in Feeds, News

    (Courtesy of Netflix) MEMBER ONLY South Korea’s streaming battlefield has become so cutthroat that even Netflix Inc., the world’s largest…

    Coupang, driver, Naver, Seoul, Son Heung-min, squid game, Survey
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Latest Korean News

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    The Embassy of Egypt in Seoul on Wednesday celebrated the… Read more: Egypt opens new defense complex in Seoul, deepening military ties with Korea
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    The country’s financial regulator said Thursday that major securities firms… Read more: Major securities firms urged to extend risk capital supply
  • Stock market investment gains still being funneled into real estate: BOK reportMay 7, 2026
    The Bank of Korea (BOK) on Thursday assessed that investors… Read more: Stock market investment gains still being funneled into real estate: BOK report

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History of Korea

  • Exploring Ancient Korea: A Journey into Pre-HistoryOctober 12, 2017
    Introduction to Pre-Historic Korea The timeline of ancient Korea before documented history is a fascinating yet challenging area of study.… Read more: Exploring Ancient Korea: A Journey into Pre-History
  • The Rise and Fall of Go Joseon and the Emergence of the Three KingdomsOctober 19, 2017
    Introduction to Go Joseon The Go Joseon dynasty, often considered a pivotal era in Korean history, emerged around the end… Read more: The Rise and Fall of Go Joseon and the Emergence of the Three Kingdoms
  • The Rise and Fall of Korea’s Three Kingdoms: A Story of Power, Conflict, and UnificationNovember 30, 2017
    Introduction to the Three Kingdoms The Three Kingdoms period in Korea, encompassing approximately from the 1st century BCE to the… Read more: The Rise and Fall of Korea’s Three Kingdoms: A Story of Power, Conflict, and Unification
  • Choe Chi-wonFebruary 14, 2018
    Introduction to Choe Chi-won Choe Chi-won, born in 857, stands as a notable figure in Korean history, specifically during the… Read more: Choe Chi-won
  • King Gwanggaeto the GreatMay 14, 2018
    Introduction to King Gwanggaeto King Gwanggaeto the Great, a pivotal figure in Korean history, ruled from 395 to 413 CE… Read more: King Gwanggaeto the Great
  • Won HyoOctober 14, 2018
    Introduction to Won Hyo Won Hyo, a prominent figure in Korean history, is celebrated for his profound impact on the… Read more: Won Hyo
  • Jang BogoApril 14, 2019
    Introduction to Jang Bogo Jang Bogo, a prominent historical figure from the Silla Dynasty, played a pivotal role in shaping… Read more: Jang Bogo
  • GyebaekApril 14, 2019
    Introduction to Gyebaek Gyebaek is a prominent historical figure in Korean history, particularly known for his role as a general… Read more: Gyebaek
  • King MuryeongSeptember 14, 2019
    Introduction to King Muryeong King Muryeong, reigning from 501 to 523 AD, stands as one of the most influential monarchs… Read more: King Muryeong
  • The Rise and Fall of the Goryeo Dynasty: A Precursor to the Joseon EraJanuary 3, 2020
    Introduction to the Goryeo Dynasty The Goryeo Dynasty, established in 918 AD by the notable general Wang Geon, marks a… Read more: The Rise and Fall of the Goryeo Dynasty: A Precursor to the Joseon Era

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Helplines in Korea

112  | Police

Call to report life-threatening situations and emergencies requiring law enforcement. Text service and location tracking service is also available.

119 | Fire & Ambulance

The fire department and health emergencies requiring ambulance service. There’s also an English reporting section on their website.

182 | Missing Persons & Stolen Vehicles

This line is also used for non-emergency reports and requests such as inquiring about the cost of a fine for a traffic violation, information on car licenses, and how to contact officers in charge of specific cases.

1339 | Korea Center for Disease Control (KCDC) Foreigner Helpline

Particularly useful during the 2015 MERS scare, the KCDC provides foreigners with information about first-aid and diseases in English, Japanese, Chinese, Vietnamese, and Mongolian.

1366 | Seoul Women’s Help Hotline

Not necessarily English-friendly and not outside of Seoul, this 24-hour service immediate response line for women involved in domestic abuse, sexual violence or prostitution should still be kept handy.

1330 | Korea Tourism Organization’s Travel Helpline

Tourism and translation services. The service is available 24/7 and provides information on tourist sites, transportation, restaurants, and more.

120 | Seoul Municipal Government Info

The Seoul “Dasan” helpline provides information on restaurants (Korean and international cuisines), transportation (bus, subway, taxi, etc.), Korean language schools, interpretation services, legal consulting, lost items, volunteer services, daily living in Seoul, and tourism. Available languages are Chinese, English, Japanese, Mongolian and Vietnamese from 9 am to 10 pm.

1345 | Immigration

Foreign resident can to ask just about any immigration-related question. Keep in mind that they tend to be on the negative side, as it’s the safer way for them to answer. Tip: Get their name and information so that if you visit the immigration office and get a different story you can tell them that you were told otherwise…

1331 | National Human Rights Commission of Korea

Call here to get information on human rights laws and social justice in Korea, as well as get assistance with filing a complaint and even receive counseling.

110 | National Government Call Center

This phone number is available for the public to call and inquire about anything from government policy to civil complaints. Available in 20 different languages.

Useful Official Links on Korea

Korean Arts

  • Archive of Gugak 국악아카이브
  • Artsnet 미술포탈 아츠넷
  • Digital Archive of Performing Arts 공연예술 디지털 아카이브
  • Intangible Heritage Digital Archive 무형유산 디지털 아카이브
  • Korea Digital Archives for the Arts 한국예술디지털아카이브
  • National Museum of Contemporary Art, Korea 국립현대미술관
  • ​National Museum of Korea 국립중앙박물관
  • Seoul Photo Archives 서울사진아카이브

Korean Cinema

  • HANCINEMA The Korean Movie & Drama Database
  • Intangible Heritage Digital Archive 무형유산 디지털 아카이브
  • KMDb 한국영화데이터베이스
  • Korea Digital Archives for the Arts 한국예술디지털아카이브
  • Korean Annual Box Office Results 영화진흥위원회 박스오피스
  • Korean Film Archive 한국영상자료원
  • Korean Film Archive YouTube Channel
  • Korean Film Biz Zone
  • Korean Film Council 한국영화진흥위원회
  • KTV National Record Film 한국정책방송원 e영상역사관
  • North Korean film 북한영화 (통일부 북한자료센타)

Language & Literature

  • The Academy of Korean Studies 한국학 중앙 연구원
  • DLKL (한국 문학 디지털 도서관) by 한국문학번역원Digital Library of Korean Literature
  • The Korea Comparative Literature Association 한국비교문학회
  • The Korean Association of Language Sciences 한국언어과학회
  • Korean Literature Archive
  • Korean Literature Author Data Service
  • Korean Literature E-books in Multiple Languages
  • The Learned Society of Modern Korean Literature 한국현대문학회
  • The Modern Linguistic Society of Korea 한국현대언어학회
  • The Society of Korean Oral Literature 한국 구비 문학회
  • 국어 능력 인증 시험 (한국언어문화연구원)
  • 근대 문학 종합 목록 (국립 중앙 도서관)A comprehensive database for Korean modern literature. The site provides a search for authors and titles.
  • 한국 고전 종합 DB
  • 한글 학회 (Korean Language Society)

Statistical Sources

Government sources

  • Statistics Korea (KOSTAT 통계청)
  • Korean Statistical Information Sources (KOSIS 국가통계포털)
  • Open DATA Portal (공공 데이터 포털)

Themed statistics

  • Korean Social Science Data Archive (KOSSDA) 한국사회과학자료원
  • North Korean Statistics 북한통계 (KOISS)
  • 경제통계시스템 (Economic Statistics System)
  • 국가교육통계정보센터 (Korea National Center for Education Statistics & Information)
  • 노동통계 (Labour Statistics)
  • Media Statistics (Korea Press Foundation)
  • Trade Statistics (수출입통계, 관세청 Korea Customs Service)

History related sources

  • 한국역사정보통합시스템 (국사편찬워원회)
  • 한국사 데이터베이스
  • Kyujanggak Institute (규장각 한국학 연구원)Seoul National University Kyujanggak Institute for Korean studies
  • 한국학 디지털 아카이브
  • The Annals of the Joseon Dynasty 조선 왕조 실록
  • The Daily Records of Royal Secretariat of Joseon Dynasty 승정원 일기
  • 朝鮮王朝実録 (東京大学東洋文化研究所)
  • Korean Image Archive (한국 이미지 자료원)2,400 historic, original photographs of Korea (primarily focus on images captured pre-1970, and 35mm color slides) are available for research, presentation, lectures and other forms of scholarly works.
  • Sajin Taehan Min’guk (사진 대한민국)a collection of photographic records that vividly capture the people’s daily lives and social changes.
  • Academy of Korean Studies [한국학 디지털 아카이브]

Bibliographies and Indexes

  • 한국학술지인용색인 Korea Citation Index
  • KORCIS: 한국 고문헌 종합 목록 (국립중앙도서관)Korean Old and Rare Collection Information System
  • 近代朝鮮関係書籍データベース (東京大学東洋文化研究所)
  • 한국 잡지 박물관 DB