1. Controversy over CEO Rogers’ ‘insincere answer’
Coupang CEO Harold Rogers spoke throughout the two-day hearing.
Answers from alumni and avoidance of responsibility
It was consistent. In particular, he showed an uncooperative attitude, such as refusing to use a simultaneous interpreter due to the language barrier or getting angry by saying, “This is not normal,” and was criticized by lawmakers as a ‘pants boss’ and a ‘robot.’
2. ‘Self-investigation’ truth-fighting and refusal to submit data
The results of a personal information leak ‘self-investigation’ announced by Coupang without consulting the government became an issue. Representative Rogers
Suspicion of government cover-up, saying “”We received instructions from the National Intelligence Service””
However, they refused to submit evidence or forensic data to prove this. The government pointed out that Coupang responded to only 30% of the data requests and omitted important information.
3. Concerns about ‘trick compensation’ and ‘sub-appeal settlement’
The 50,000 won compensation plan (coupon) presented by Coupang was criticized as a ‘trick’, with **limited uses (not even enough to buy a pair of socks)**. However, even if Representative Rogers receives the compensation, he will not be able to file a civil or criminal lawsuit in the future.
‘Support conditions’ are not included.
He gave an official reply.
4. Apology from the bereaved family and Chairman Kim Beom-seok’s theory behind it
Representative Rogers bowed his head and apologized to the bereaved families of those who died from overwork who attended the hearing, but avoided an immediate response to recognition of industrial accidents and specific compensation. In addition, regarding Chairman Kim Beom-seok’s suspicion of ordering to cover up industrial accidents, he said, “We are only having business conversations.”
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appeared to do so.
5. Promote government investigation and report perjury
The National Assembly judged that this hearing ended without results due to Coupang’s non-cooperation.
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Chairman Kim Beom-seok was summoned directly.
We plan to hold them accountable, and we have decided to consider filing perjury charges against Representative Rogers and others who gave conflicting answers.