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news Bbc World 2026-06-15

South Korea's Starbucks to close for staff training following marketing backlash

Starbucks in South Korea will temporarily shut down to provide staff sensitivity training after criticism over an insensitive marketing campaign.


The chain was criticised for a "Tank Day" marketing ploy on the anniversary of a military massacre.

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