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Starbucks Korea offices raided over controversial ‘Tank Day’ campaign

Promotion for its ‘Tank’ tumbler range was accused of invoking military crackdown on 1980 Gwangju uprising

The Independent UK

Eight South Korean students held over US military base break-in attempt

Students gathered outside the main hub of the US Air Force in South Korea, arguing the US military's presence in Gwangju could complicate Seoul's major chipmaking project planned there.

Euronews

Starbucks Korea to shut 2,000 stores to teach history lessons to employees

Starbucks Korea is closing over 2,000 stores for mandatory history and social sensitivity training after a marketing campaign sparked outrage. The "Tank Day" promotion, coinciding with the Gwangju massacre anniversary, led to boycotts and leadership changes. The half-day shutdown on June 22 is expected to cost 2.1 billion won in…

The Economic Times

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Starbucks Korea to temporarily shut all stores for history lesson after bungled coffee promotion

The closures, so employees can watch a recorded lecture, will cost the company an estimated 2.1bn won ($1.4m) in sales

The Guardian - AU

Starbucks Korea to shut stores early for training after marketing controversy

The initiative comes after the coffee chain faced backlash for a controversial marketing campaign

The Independent UK

Starbucks Korea to close stores early for mandatory history training after marketing row

Starbucks’ South Korean operation said Monday it will close all of its stores nationwide early on June 22 for mandatory history and social sensitivity training

The Independent UK

Starbucks to close outlets across Korea for history lesson after 'Tank Day' 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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Samsung Electronics considers building chip packaging plant

Samsung Electronics is exploring a significant investment in Gwangju, South Korea. The company is considering a new advanced semiconductor packaging facility. This move aims to boost its capabilities in a crucial area of the AI chip supply chain. The investment is expected to be revealed soon. This development signals Samsung's…

The Economic Times

How a Starbucks marketing stunt spiralled into mass boycotts in South Korea

A botched tumbler promotion on the anniversary of a pro-democracy massacre unleashed a boycott, police investigation and political firestorm

The Guardian - AU

Starbucks Korea Blasted Over Ad Campaign That References 1980 Gwangju Massacre, Triggering Boycott Calls

Starbucks Korea faces backlash and boycott calls after a marketing campaign referencing the Gwangju uprising prompted public apologies and internal reviews.

International Business Times UK

Starbucks 'Tank Campaign' Mocked 1980 Massacre Victims—Korea Boss Issues Second Apology Over Insensitive Ad

Starbucks Korea's 'Tank Day' campaign sparked outrage by inadvertently referencing the 1980 Gwangju massacre, leading to public apologies and calls for a boycott.

International Business Times UK

Starbucks sees sharp drop in Korean sales after 'Tank Day' marketing backlash

Starbucks Korea sales have dropped significantly. This follows a marketing campaign that caused public anger. The campaign was linked to the Gwangju Uprising. Shinsegae Group chairman Chung Yong-jin has apologized. He stated he takes full responsibility for the incident. The company acknowledges serious flaws in its risk management. Starbucks global…

The Economic Times

South Korean Starbucks boss apologizes for ad campaign that evoked massacre

South Korean retail tycoon Chung Yong-jin has apologized for a second time in two weeks as Starbucks' local operation faces a backlash over a recent marketing campaign that was widely perceived as mocking victims of a bloody military crackdown on pro-democracy protesters in 1980

AAP

Starbucks Korea fires CEO after ‘Tank Day’ campaign sparks fury over dictatorship-era massacre

President Lee Jae Myung condemns ad campaign as ‘bottom-feeding behaviour from these low-class peddlers’

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The Conversation

Three novels by Nobel winner Han Kang that explain the fragile nature of South Korea

Last year, South Korea made headlines around the world for two reasons. The first was writer Han Kang’s celebrated Nobel prize for literature win in October; the second was far less positive. Late in the evening of December 3 2024, the country’s President Yoon Suk Yeol unexpectedly declared martial law…

Daily Record

Brendan Rodgers in Celtic transfer raid as K-League duo scouted with Ange's Asian approach set to continue

Record Sport understands that Gwangju pair Eom ji-sung and Jeong Ho-yeon are on the radar

The Guardian - AU

Asia’s ‘thirst’ for Indigenous Australian art on full display in South Korea

Three Indigenous artists are representing Australia at the 2023 Gwangju Biennale, fascinating audiences who rarely see art from the world’s oldest living culture

Asharq Al-Awsat

Dogs Gifted by North’s Kim Resettle in South Korean Zoo

A pair of dogs gifted by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un four years ago ended up at a zoo in South Korea after a dispute over who should finance the caring of the animals. Kim had given the two white Pungsan hunting dogs — a breed indigenous to North…

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The Times of India

India's men's compound archery team wins successive World Cup gold medals, Bhardwaj clinches silver

GWANGJU (South Korea): The Indian men's compound archery team on Saturday came from behind to prevail over France by two points in an intense finish to win the gold medal in successive World Cup stages.

The Times of India

Archery World Cup: Compound mixed pair fights for bronze; flop show by recurve team

GWANGJU (South Korea): India's mixed team of compound archers will be fighting for a bronze medal after its semi-final defeat while the recurve team put up yet another dismal show at the World Cup (Stage Two) on Friday.

The Hindu

Indian women's archery team wins recurve bronze at World Cup Stage 2

The fifth-ranked Indian women’s recurve team of Ridhi Phor, Komalika Bari and Ankita Bhakat won the bronze medal at the Archery World Cup Stage 2 by defeating Chinese Taipei

The Times of India

Women's compound team bags bronze, men enter final

KOLKATA: Indian archers opened their account with the women's compound team winning the bronze medal at the World Cup Stage 2 at Gwangju, South Korea on Wednesday. Their men's counterpart who won gold at Antalya Turkey last month, will play World No. 4 France in a repeat of the World…

Al Jazeera

As South Korea votes, shopping mall bid spotlights regional split

Presidential candidate’s pledge to build shopping complex spotlights regionalism and suspicion of big business.

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