Coupang(US:CPNG) TMX Newsfile·2026-02-08 18:00Core Insights - Coupang, Inc. experienced a significant drop in share price, falling over 13% due to a report of an additional 165,000 user data being leaked, compounding the previously reported breach affecting 33 million users [1][2] Company Developments - The interim CEO, Harold Rogers, is under investigation by South Korean authorities for potential perjury related to statements made about the data breach during a National Assembly hearing [2] - The investigation focuses on Rogers' claims that the cybersecurity incident was directed by the Korean government, which the government has denied [2] - Following the breach revelations, Coupang's share price has seen a severe decline since late November 2025 [2] Legal Actions - A securities class action lawsuit has been initiated to represent investors who acquired Coupang securities between May 7, 2025, and December 16, 2025, encouraging affected investors to report their losses [3][4] - The lawsuit alleges that Coupang misled investors by promoting "proactive security" measures while failing to detect a significant data breach for nearly six months, which affected 33.7 million accounts [4] - The breach was reportedly executed by a former employee using authentication keys that remained valid post-departure, leading to a $1.2 billion compensation plan and a CEO resignation, resulting in over $8 billion in market value loss [4] Company Statements - On December 29, 2025, Coupang filed a report with the SEC stating that its investigation was conducted under government direction, which may contradict earlier statements made by the interim CEO [5] - The firm Hagens Berman is leading the investigation into the claims and is encouraging whistleblowers with non-public information to come forward [6]