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Bom Kim Apologizes for Coupang Breach, Declines to Attend Parliamentary Hearing

Officials dispute Coupang's claim of identifying a confessed ex-employee.

Overview

  • The founder issued his first public apology 28 days after the breach disclosure affecting more than 33.7 million customers.
  • He informed the National Assembly he will miss Tuesday–Wednesday's joint hearing, citing residence overseas and a prearranged schedule.
  • Former Korea chief Park Dae-jun will appear as the company's representative, with interim CEO Harold Rogers and other executives also slated to attend.
  • Coupang says it identified a former employee, recovered equipment and obtained a confession, but the joint public–private probe has not confirmed those findings.
  • Committee chair Rep. Choi Min-hee said the panel will formally disapprove the absences, following a prior hearing criticized for delays and limited answers.