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Starbucks Korea staff form union after ‘Tank Day’ campaign fiasco
Starbucks Korea sparked uproar when it ran a “Tank Day” reusable cup promotion on May 18, the 46th anniversary of the deadly Gwangju uprising.
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Coffee with a view: Tourists flock to Starbucks overlooking North Korea
GIMPO, South Korea: The contrast cannot be starker: selfie-taking tourists sipping coffee at Starbucks – an icon of globalisation and capitalism – while looking out over reclusive, communist North Korea.Welcome to Aegibong Starbucks in Gimpo – less than an hour’s drive from South Korea’s capital Seoul, but a
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South Korean police quiz executive in Starbucks ‘Tank Day’ fiasco
The retail conglomerate Shinsegae, which operates Starbucks Korea, had previously identified a series of negligent acts leading up to the promotion, including officials signing off without checking the design file.
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South Korea’s Starbucks to close for staff history lesson after promotion backlash
The chain was criticised for a “Tank Day” marketing ploy on the anniversary of a military massacre.
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Starbucks to close Korea stores for history lesson after ad fiasco
The day of the reusable cup promotion coincided with the anniversary of the Gwangju uprising in which 165 civilians were killed, though many believe the real figure to be much higher.
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Starbucks Korea to shutter outlets for history lessons after ‘Tank Day’ fiasco
All employees at Starbucks Korea stores will “receive education in historical awareness and social sensitivity through watching videos”, said Shinsegae Group, which operates the outlets.
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Starbucks mulls options for Japan business, including stake sale, Bloomberg reports
June 9 : Starbucks is weighing options for its Japanese business, including a stake sale, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday. A stake sale might be valued at ¥400 billion ($2.5 billion) to ¥500 billion, possibly attracting interest from other industry players and private equity firms, the report added, cit
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