South Korea and the US Talk About Online Shops

May 6, 2026, 13:33
South KoreaInternational

Introduction

The South Korean government answered questions from US leaders about American online companies.

Main Body

Fifty-four US leaders wrote a letter to South Korea. They think South Korea is unfair to US companies. They talked about a company called Coupang. Coupang had a big problem. Someone stole personal information from 33.7 million people. South Korea is checking this problem now. South Korea says their laws are fair for everyone. They follow their own rules. They want to talk more with the US to fix the problem.

Conclusion

South Korea says its laws are fair for Coupang.

Learning

πŸ“¦ Talking about-Things

In the text, we see words like online shops, personal information, and US leaders.

Notice how English puts the "describing word" first.

  • Online (describes) β†’ Shops
  • Personal (describes) β†’ Information
  • US (describes) β†’ Leaders

Quick Rule: If you want to describe a thing, put the description before the noun.

Examples from the text:

  • Big problem (Size β†’ Thing)
  • Fair laws (Opinion β†’ Thing)

Try it in your head: Instead of saying "The shop that is online," just say "The online shop."

Vocabulary Learning

government (n.)
The group of people who run a country or region.
Example:The government announced new rules for online shops.
answered (v.)
Responded to a question or request.
Example:She answered the phone quickly.
questions (n.)
A request for information or an inquiry.
Example:He asked many questions during the meeting.
leaders (n.)
People who guide or direct others.
Example:The leaders of the two countries met for talks.
American (adj.)
Relating to the United States.
Example:She works for an American online company.
online (adj.)
Available or happening over the internet.
Example:You can buy books online.
companies (n.)
Businesses that sell goods or provide services.
Example:Many companies use social media for marketing.
fifty-four (num.)
The number 54.
Example:Fifty-four students attended the workshop.
wrote (v.)
Made written words on paper or a computer.
Example:He wrote a letter to his friend.
letter (n.)
A written message sent to someone.
Example:She received a letter from her cousin.
think (v.)
To use your mind to form ideas or opinions.
Example:I think we should try a new approach.
unfair (adj.)
Not just or equal for everyone.
Example:It seemed unfair that only one side paid the fee.
talked (v.)
Had a conversation about something.
Example:They talked about the new policy.
Coupang (n.)
A large South Korean online shopping company.
Example:Coupang delivers groceries within a few hours.
big (adj.)
Large in size or importance.
Example:She has a big house in the suburbs.
problem (n.)
A situation that is difficult or needs a solution.
Example:The computer has a problem that needs fixing.