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news Al Jazeera 2026-05-19

Starbucks Korea CEO fired after controversial 'Tank Day' promotion.

The CEO of Starbucks Korea has been dismissed following a 'Tank Day' promotion that drew criticism for evoking the violent suppression of the 1980 Gwangju uprising. The marketing campaign caused significant backlash.

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