Starbucks Korea head fired after 'Tank Day' promotion sparks public uproar - Reuters

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Shinsegae Group dismissed Sohn Jeong-hyun, head of Starbucks Korea, following a 'Tank Day' promotion that evoked memories of the 1980 Gwangju uprising, leading to public outrage.

Shinsegae Group terminated Sohn Jeong-hyun's employment after a 'Tank Day' campaign, which coincided with the anniversary of the Gwangju uprising, caused public backlash.

The CEO of Starbucks Korea resigned following a promotional event that referenced the 1980 Gwangju uprising, leading to public outrage and calls for boycotts.

Shinsegae Group dismissed Sohn Jeong-hyun, head of Starbucks Korea, after a 'Tank Day' promotion on the anniversary of the Gwangju uprising led to public outrage.

Shinsegae Group fired Sohn Jeong-hyun, head of Starbucks Korea, after a 'Tank Day' promotion coincided with the anniversary of the Gwangju uprising, causing public backlash.