Coupang Reports $3.6 Million in Lobbying Spending in Washington

Coupang filed reports under the Lobbying Disclosure Act detailing lobbying expenses through September 2026. The company reported spending $3.62 million on lobbying Washington, which is more than double the $1.69 million spent in the previous year. Separately, Coupang’s political action committee, Coupac, reported $185,000 in donations to lawmakers and party committees through September.

The lobbying efforts target the Executive Office of the President, the State and Commerce departments, the US Trade Representative, and the Senate. Coupang cites the protection of US companies operating in Korea as the reason for these filings. The company's spending surge breaks from its annual lobbying bills between 2021 and 2023.