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South Korea's Starbucks to shut for staff history lesson after backlash

South Korea's Starbucks to shut for staff history lesson after backlash

The chain was criticised for a "Tank Day" marketing ploy on the anniversary of a military massacre.

June 15, 2026 at 12:37 PM Original source
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Notable Quotes

"this inhumane and disgraceful conduct"

— Lee Jae Myung , Politician

"sincerely sorry for not apologising any sooner"

— Chun Woo-won , Other

Key People

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Chun Doo-hwanPoliticianRight

Chun Doo-hwan was a former President of South Korea and a military dictator.

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Chung Yong-jinExecutive

Chung Yong-jin is the Chairman of Shinsegae Group.

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Chun Woo-wonOther

Chun Woo-won is the grandson of former South Korean dictator Chun Doo-hwan.

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Lee Jae MyungPoliticianLeft

Lee Jae Myung is the President of South Korea.

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South Korea

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backlash gwangju uprising history lesson marketing backlash massacre military history military massacre promotion backlash protests south korea starbucks tank day

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South Korea's Starbucks to shut for staff history lesson after backlash
BBC Newsvia rss 2 quotes 2 persons

The chain was criticised for a "Tank Day" marketing ploy on the anniversary of a military massacre.

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