South Korea defends Coupang ecommerce probe as US pressure threatens security talks

Published on 24 April 2026

Security talks hang on one demand tied to Coupang

South Korea is pushing back after American lawmakers criticized its investigation into US-listed e-commerce giant Coupang. Seoul says the probe follows domestic law and due process, with no discrimination against US firms. The dispute escalated as reports claimed Washington could pause security talks unless Coupang’s American chairman is guaranteed legal safety, worsening US-South ties.

Seoul says the Coupang probe follows domestic law and due process
South Korea denies discrimination against US-listed firms
Reports claim US pressure links legal safety to security talks
The controversy is straining US-South Korea relations

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South Korea defends Coupang ecommerce probe as US pressure threatens security talks

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