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Webtoon anti-piracy group hails repatriation of illegal pirated comics site operator

A coalition of seven companies including Kakao Entertainment and Naver Webtoon welcomed the repatriation to South Korea of a suspect accused of operating an illegal pirated comics distribution site. The group thanked four government agencies, including the Culture Ministry and the prosecution and police, for sustained investigative and cooperation efforts. It called the repatriation meaningful progress in holding copyright infringements accountable and urged strict punishment and measures to prevent repeat offenses.

Industry

Woowahan Cheongnyeondeul to distribute 700,000 bottles of water at Baemin B Mart to support riders during heatwave season

Woowahan Cheongnyeondeul, which handles logistics services for Delivery Minjok, will distribute 700,000 bottles of water free of charge at Baemin B Mart stores nationwide from June 15 to Sept. 20. The company said the move is part of its 2026 comprehensive heatwave response plan for riders and follows a safety and health workplace agreement signed in May with government agencies. It also plans cooling equipment at pickup zones.

AI & Enterprise

Coupang hit with 624.7 billion won fine over personal data breach, largest ever

South Korea\'s Personal Information Protection Commission imposed a record 624.7 billion won fine on Coupang over a large-scale personal data breach reported in November last year. It also levied a 16.8 million won penalty. The commission fined Coupang Fulfillment Services 248 million won for violations involving collection and use of personal data and limits on processing sensitive data. The regulator said about 37.5 million people were affected and ordered corrective steps.