Korea consumer agency rules SK Telecom should pay W2.3tr over data breach

South Korea’s consumer protection body has recommended SK Telecom pay compensation of 100,000 won ($67.50) per person to millions of users affected by a massive data breach, marking another mediation proposal that could again test the telecom giant’s willingness to accept regulatory-led compensation. The Consumer Dispute Settlement Commission under the Korea Consumer Agency said Sunday it has issued a mediation proposal calling on SK Telecom to compensate victims of the April breach with a 50,00