Market Chatter: Coupang's Seoul Headquarters Under Investigation for Alleged Fair Trade Violations

03:35 AM EDT, 09/02/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Coupang's (CPNG) Seoul headquarters has been subjected to an on-site investigation by South Korea's fair trade regulator after a failed inspection last month, The Korea Times reported Wednesday, citing industry sources. The investigation is focused on whether Coupang's business practices violated fairness regulations, the report said. Coupang did not immediately reply to MT Newswires' request for comment. (Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)