Interpark Corp.

Interpark Corp. operates as an online shopping mall in South Korea, offering a broad array of products and services to consumers. Its core offerings include books, electronics, fashion, home goods, and digital content such as e-books and music. The company also provides travel reservations and entertainment ticketing through integrated services. Interpark functions as a marketplace that connects third‑party sellers with buyers across its platform.

Interpark was established in the mid‑1990s and is recognized as one of the early entrants into South Korea’s e‑commerce sector. Over time it has expanded beyond general retail to include specialized verticals such as travel and ticketing. The company operates subsidiaries like Interpark Ticket, which handles concert, sports, and cultural event tickets, and Interpark Tours, which manages domestic and international travel packages. These subsidiaries allow Interpark to offer bundled services that combine shopping, travel, and entertainment on a single platform. The company provides its retail, travel, and ticketing services through a unified online interface. Interpark Corp. is publicly traded on the Korea Exchange (KOSPI) under the ticker symbol 103080.

In May 2016, Interpark suffered a major data breach that exposed personal information of more than ten million customers. The compromised data included names, addresses, and phone numbers of the affected users. Investigators determined that the breach originated from malicious code sent to employees, which granted attackers unauthorized access to the company’s database. After obtaining the data, the perpetrator attempted to extort Interpark by threatening to release the information publicly unless a payment was made. The company reported the extortion attempt to law enforcement, prompting a police investigation into the hacking incident.