South Korea Charges Coupang’s U.S. CEO Harold Rogers With Perjury Over Data Breach Testimony
South Korea’s National Assembly has taken legal action against seven current and former Coupang executives, including interim CEO Harold Rogers. The move follows accusations of perjury during a parliamentary hearing. Authorities allege Rogers made false statements about a data breach investigation under instructions from the National Intelligence Service (NIS).
The decision to file complaints came after the National Assembly’s Science, ICT, Broadcasting and Communications Committee voted on the matter. The NIS had formally requested the Assembly to report Rogers, claiming his testimony was misleading. Specifically, Rogers had stated that he investigated a data breach incident under NIS guidance—a claim the agency called 'clearly false'.
The U.S. Embassy in Seoul is now monitoring the situation closely, given Rogers’ status as a U.S. citizen. The allegations centre on violations of the Act on Testimony and Appraisal Before the National Assembly, which prohibits false statements under oath. If convicted, Rogers and the other executives could face legal consequences. No prior public records link Rogers to similar charges, and the case appears unrelated to other international disputes mentioned in recent search results. The focus remains on his role in the Coupang data breach probe and the accuracy of his parliamentary testimony.
The complaint marks a rare legal clash between a foreign executive and South Korea’s National Assembly. Rogers’ case will now proceed through the country’s legal system, with potential implications for corporate accountability and diplomatic relations. The outcome may also influence how multinational firms handle data security and regulatory compliance in South Korea.
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