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BUSINESSJun 15 · 03:59 UTCSCMP CHINAAgence France-Presse

Starbucks’ South Korean staff to receive history lesson after ‘Tank Day’ blunder

Starbucks stores in South Korea will close for half a day for staff training after a promotional campaign linked to a historical military crackdown on a 1980 pro-democracy uprising sparked public backlash. The 'Tank Day' promotion coincided with the 46th anniversary of the Gwangju uprising, leading to criticism.

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