Harold Rogers, Coupang's acting CEO, did not comply with police's second request to appear in connection with a personal information leak and other matters.
Park Seong-ju, head of the National Office of Investigation (NOI) at the Korean National Police Agency, said at a regular press briefing on the 19th, "We could not confirm the intention to appear even after the second request," adding, "We made a third request to appear on the 14th." He added, "The deadline for the third request has not passed," noting that the schedule is being coordinated.
After the police requested his appearance, Rogers left Korea on a business trip. The police have asked the Ministry of Justice to notify them when Rogers enters the country. Deputy Minister Park said, "We have not yet received notice that he has entered."
Earlier, as Coupang announced the results of its own investigation into the personal information leak, Rogers was accused of charges including obstruction of the performance of official duties and obstruction of business.
Police are also continuing to analyze seized materials. They plan to determine the precise scale and circumstances of Coupang's personal information leak.