Police said they are conducting daily monitoring to prevent secondary damage as they investigate Coupang's large-scale personal data leak.
An official at the Korean National Police Agency stated accordingly at a regular press briefing on the morning of Jan. 8. The official said, "We are continuously checking whether the leaked information is being used for voice phishing or smishing and whether additional damage is occurring," adding, "Given the high level of public anxiety, we will provide guidance on response measures together with relevant agencies."
Police are currently tracking based on internet protocol (IP) addresses secured by the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency's dedicated investigation team. Regarding whether a suspect has been identified, the official said, "Further verification is needed."
Earlier, in connection with the large-scale personal data leak, Coupang filed a complaint with police on Dec. 25 under the Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilization and Information Protection, seeking an investigation into an "unidentified person" on suspicion of intrusion into an information and communications network. After completing the complainant interview, police are proceeding with the investigation using materials voluntarily submitted by Coupang.
A police official said, "If necessary, we can conduct additional investigations without limitations on scope," but declined to say whether a search and seizure warrant would be sought, noting, "It is a stage where investigative efficiency and confidentiality are required, so it is difficult to speak in detail."