Starbucks Korea raided by police after ‘Tank Day’ campaign sparks public outrage
Starbucks Korea faced a police raid and public backlash following a marketing campaign that allegedly trivialized the 1980 Gwangju massacre and the 1987 pro-democracy movement. The company responded by canceling the promotion, dismissing its CEO, and mandating historical awareness training for all staff.
Protesters call for a boycott of Starbucks Korea outside the company’s headquarters in Seoul. Protesters call for a boycott of Starbucks Korea outside the company’s headquarters in Seoul. South Korea Starbucks Korea raided by police after ‘Tank Day’ campaign sparks public outrage Coffee chain has faced backlash over marketing promotion tied to anniversary of Gwangju massacre
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