South Korea's Crackdown on Coupang: A Test of Alliances Tensions between the United States and South Korea have escalated over Coupang, an online retailer at the center of a high stakes data breach scandal.
The South Korean government's dismissal of allegations that it waged a targeted campaign against Coupang has triggered alarm in Washington, where lawmakers are pressing for a tougher line on Seoul.
The controversy surrounding Coupang is not just about a commercial dispute between two global companies but also about the nature of the US South Korea alliance.