Starbucks Korea to shut stores for history training after ‘Tank Day’ furore (opens original article in a new tab)

Starbucks Korea will close stores for historical training following backlash over a marketing campaign that referenced the 1980 Gwangju crackdown, leading to the CEO's dismissal and organizational training initiatives.

• Starbucks Korea to close stores for historical awareness training after backlash over 'Tank Day' marketing campaign
• CEO Son Jung-hyun fired over PR disaster involving 1980 Gwangju crackdown reference
• Shinsegae Group to conduct group and executive training to prevent future incidents
• Gwangju Uprising was a pivotal event in South Korea's democratization process with significant casualties