KRSouth Korea's presidential office has denied allegations made in a recent U.S. congressional report that accused Seoul of unfairly targeting Coupang, a major U.S.-listed e-commerce company. During a press briefing, National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac stated that the investigation into Coupang was conducted in a non-discriminatory manner according to domestic law and due process. He criticized the report for relying heavily on Coupang's claims and failing to accurately represent South Korea's stance. The U.S. House Judiciary Committee's report claimed that South Korean regulators have been engaging in hostile regulatory actions against Coupang, including unfair enforcement and disproportionate penalties compared to local companies. The controversy stems from an investigation into a data breach at Coupang, which involved a former Chinese national employee who allegedly took a backup key. South Korean authorities estimate that over 33 million personal records were exposed, while Coupang and the suspect claim only around 3,000 records were affected.
Bias read (Center): The article presents both the South Korean government's rebuttal of the U.S. report and the content of the report itself without overtly favoring either side. It includes direct quotes from the National Security Adviser and summarizes the allegations made by the U.S. committee, providing a balanced,
Why these scores (Factual 95 · Objective 85): Highly factual with direct quotes from official sources, aligning with cross-source consensus. Slightly less objective due to the use of terms like 'regret' and 'unilateral claims,' which imply criticism of the report.
