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BUSINESSMay 26 · 01:35 UTCSCMP CHINAThe Korea Times

Starbucks Korea’s ‘Tank Day’ blunder sparks personal apology from Shinsegae boss

Starbucks Korea's 'Tank Day' marketing event, criticized for inappropriately referencing South Korea's 1980s pro-democracy movement, led to a public apology from Shinsegae Group chairman Chung Yong-jin. Chung acknowledged the controversy and took responsibility for the backlash.

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Starbucks KoreaorganizationShinsegae GrouporganizationChung Yong-jinpersonSouth Koreaplace1980s pro-democracy movementtopicTank DaytopicMarketing eventtopicPublic apologytopic
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