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Police investigating former Starbucks Korea CEO, Shinsegae chairman after civic complaint filed

Police on Friday said they are investigating the recently dismissed Starbucks Korea CEO and the chairman of the coffee chain's operator Shinsegae Group over the controversial “Tank Day” promotion.

2026-05-22

Starbucks staff caught in crossfire of ‘Tank Day’ controversy

Starbucks Korea employees say they are bearing the brunt of public anger over the company's controversial “Tank Day” promotion held on the anniversary of the May 18 Gwangju Democratization Movement.

2026-05-22

Gov't halts use of Starbucks vouchers after controversial 'Tank Day' promotion

Perils worsen for the embattled coffee giant Starbucks Korea. The government will no longer use products from companies accused of "trivializing democracy," Interior Minister Yun Ho-jung said Thursday.

2026-05-22

Delivery workers now boycotting Starbucks as fallout from 'Tank Day' promotion continues

Delivery workers have launched a boycott and a “delivery refusal campaign” against Starbucks Korea over controversy surrounding the company’s “Tank Day” promotion.

2026-05-22

Starbucks' 'Tank Day' death threat poster apprehended by police

A man was apprehended by police after posting online threats to harm people carrying Starbucks coffee, as controversy continues over Starbucks Korea’s “Tank Day” promotion.

2026-05-21

Starbucks Korea's 'Tank Day' misstep prompts trolling from far-right online communities

A promotional misstep by Starbucks Korea on the anniversary of a pro-democracy uprising is snowballing into a political clash.

2026-05-21

After 'Tank Day' backlash, Starbucks Korea postpones other marketing events and activities

Starbucks Korea has postponed a string of marketing events it had planned in the wake of backlash over the "Tank Day" promotion it held on the anniversary of the May 18 Gwangju Democratization Movement.

2026-05-20

Starbucks Korea is in hot water over its 'Tank Day' promo. Why?

Starbucks Korea’s controversial “Tank Day” promotion ended shortly after it was accused of using inappropriate language referring to the May 18 Gwangju Democratization Movement and the military dictatorship.

2026-05-19