South Korean trade watchdog names Coupang founder as de facto controlling entity
29/04/2026 04:00
SEOUL, April 29 (Reuters) - South Korea's Fair Trade Commission (FTC) on Wednesday designated Kim Bom, the founder of U.S.-listed e-commerce firm Coupang CPNG.N, as the de facto controlling entity of the company, a move that could subject it to more strict regulatory scrutiny. (Reporting by Jack Kim; Editing by Christian Schmollinger) ((jack.kim@thomsonreuters.com; +822 6936 1455;))
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