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news Al Jazeera 2026-06-15

Starbucks Korea Implements History Training After Ad Furore

Following backlash over an ad campaign that referenced a 1980 military crackdown, Starbucks Korea will conduct mandatory historical awareness training.


Coffee chain to hold 'historical awareness' training after backlash to ad campaign that evoked 1980 military crackdown.

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