The chairman of Shinsegae is expected to issue another apology regarding Starbucks Korea's controversial 'Tank Day' promotional event.

Starbucks Korea has drawn criticism for a recent marketing campaign, which is being added to a global list of tone-deaf advertising efforts.

South Korea's Interior Minister Yun Ho-jung expressed deep regret over Starbucks Korea's 'Tank Day' marketing campaign, which was associated with a bloody military event. He vowed to boycott the coffee chain for future government events.

Starbucks Korea is facing calls for a boycott after an event related to 'Tank Day', sparking controversy among consumers.

Starbucks Korea issued an apology for an online promotional event that faced backlash for allegedly evoking painful memories of South Korea's authoritarian past. The promotion coincided with the anniversary of the 1980 pro-democracy movement.

Starbucks Korea has unveiled its new mobile coffee trailer, 'S:Buck-Cha,' designed to bring its coffee experience to rural areas, disaster sites, and military barracks, making its debut at Yeouido Hangang Park.

Starbucks Korea said Thursday it will introduce Seoul-themed beverages — Seoul Makgeolli Cold Brew and Seoul Sunset Omija Fizzio — at 100 stores across Seoul starting Monday. The drinks reinterpret traditional Korean elements, including the aroma of makgeolli, a traditional Korean rice wine, and the sunset over palace ponds. The rollout will begin at stores in major tourist districts such as Myeong-dong, Gwanghwamun and Gangnam, as the number of foreign visitors to Korea reached a record 18.7 mi

A Starbucks branch in South Korea caused outrage with a marketing campaign launched on the anniversary of the 1980 Gwangju massacre, leading to the immediate halt of the operation and the firing of the Starbucks Korea CEO.

A 'Tank Day' tumbler promotion by Starbucks Korea has drawn the company into an ideological dispute.

The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency has taken over the investigation into Shinsegae Group Chairman Chung Yong-jin following a civic group's complaint regarding Starbucks Korea's controversial 'Tank Day' campaign.

A defamation complaint has been filed against the Shinsegae chief concerning Starbucks Korea's 'Tank Day' promotional campaign.

The CEO of Starbucks Korea has been sacked following a promotion campaign that drew criticism for allegedly mocking the country's democratization struggle.

Starbucks Korea is expanding its selection of sliced cakes ahead of "Family Month" in May, responding to a growing consumer preference for greater variety and personalization in desserts. This move aims to cater to evolving tastes.

Starbucks Korea has launched dedicated seating areas called 'Focus Zones' near universities, designed for customers visiting alone or in pairs to study or work.

Starbucks Korea has expanded its employee scholarship program to include master's and doctoral degrees, making it the first Starbucks market worldwide to offer graduate-level tuition support.

Boycotts of Starbucks Korea are spreading to the education sector after the coffee chain came under fire for a “Tank Day” tumbler promotion launched Monday, which critics said insulted victims of the…

‘Tank Day’ tumbler promo pulls Starbucks Korea into ideological fight  The Straits Times

Starbucks Korea's canceled "Tank Day" tumbler promotion has ignited a political firestorm, with far-right internet users defending the coffee chain and mocking the country's pro-democracy movement.

Starbucks Korea has sacked its CEO following widespread backlash and calls for a boycott over a controversial 'Tank Day' marketing campaign. The promotion led to a significant marketing fiasco for the company.

Starbucks in South Korea has withdrawn a tumbler promotion campaign after it drew criticism for its perceived insensitivity related to the May 18 Gwangju Uprising.

Starbucks Korea is joining the competition in the cup bingsu market, responding to increasing consumer demand and warmer weather conditions.

Starbucks Korea said Tuesday its cumulative sales for decaffeinated coffee surpassed 200 million cups as of last February.

Starbucks Korea said Monday it will introduce a new Americano-style drink, called the Aerocano, which uses aeration to create a velvety foam while softening the espresso’s bitterness and body. The beverage, set for its global debut Thursday in Korea, is positioned as an alternative to iced Americanos and cold brew for customers seeking a lighter flavor profile. The move underscores the company’s effort to differentiate its offerings in a market with strong year-round demand for iced coffee, the