How a dispute over ecommerce firm Coupang is testing US-South Korea ties
South Korea's fine on e-commerce firm Coupang for a data leak has sparked criticism from Washington, raising concerns about Seoul's openness to American technology. The issue has escalated to the point where Kang Kyung-wha, South Korea's ambassador to the U.S., returned to Seoul for consultations amid fears it could impact a $350 billion investment pledge and other bilateral agreements. South Korean lawmakers argue that the dispute is being mischaracterized as anti-U.S. sentiment, emphasizing it stems from a significant privacy breach affecting 35 million individuals.