South Korea’s largest online retailer, Coupang, announced on Wednesday that CEO Park Dae-jun has resigned, following a major data breach that has angered millions of customers and triggered strong public backlash, according to Reuters.

In an official statement, Coupang said it “deeply apologises for causing concerns to the public” and pledged to restore customer trust while strengthening its security systems to prevent future breaches. The company also noted that it is cooperating fully with authorities and conducting its own internal review to identify vulnerabilities. Advertisement

Harold Rogers, chief administrative officer of Coupang’s U.S. parent company, will serve as interim CEO.

The breach, which is believed to have begun in June, affected more than 33 million customers. The co

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