---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001834584-24-000072"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "CPNG"
cik: "0001834584"
company_name: "Coupang, Inc."
filed_at: "2024-08-09T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-31T10:29:33.763680+00:00"
event_type: "regulatory"
sentiment: "negative"
materiality_score: 0.55
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# KFTC formal order fines Coupang $121M; Coupang plans appeal

## Summary
- Formal written order from KFTC issued August 7, 2024, confirming a $121 million fine.
- KFTC also directed Coupang to take certain unspecified remedial measures.
- Coupang plans to appeal the KFTC order, stating it expects to defend its position.
- Fine and directives formalize a June 2024 KFTC decision.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001834584-24-000072
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: CPNG
- cik: 0001834584
- company_name: Coupang, Inc.
- filed_at: 2024-08-09T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: regulatory
- sentiment: negative
- materiality_score: 0.55
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1834584/000183458424000072/0001834584-24-000072-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1834584/000183458424000072/cpng-20240807.htm

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