
May 23, 2026
✦The New York Times
'Amazon.com of South Korea' Is New Source of Tension With U.S.
South Korea and the U.S. are clashing over Coupang, an online retailer. The trouble started after a data breach, leading to an investigation that escalated into a diplomatic issue because Coupang is a U.S.-incorporated company. American lawmakers warned that pushing U.S. firms out could let Chinese platforms fill the void, creating security risks.