Dossier
1980 pro-democracy uprising
Coverage of 1980 pro-democracy uprising in the Nexus archive.
- 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.