business
Taiwan Was Different: The 5 Critical Differences in How Korean and Taiwanese Governments Responded to the Coupang Data Breach
In Coupang's 33.7 million personal data breach, Taiwan moved swiftly with independent investigations, fines pressure, and victim compensation demands — while Korea lagged behind in both speed and intensity. Today (Feb 27), as Coupang's Q4 operating profit plummeted 97% and turned to a net loss, the legislative follow-up to the newly passed Personal Information Protection Act amendment ('Coupang Prevention Act') is once again heating up.
2026TrendsMacroeconomic AnalysisGlobal Economy