Starbucks closes all stores early

Starbucks Korea will close all of its stores early on Monday to conduct history training for employees following backlash over its "Tank Day" promotion in May. All 2,160 stores were due to close at 3 p.m., marking the first nationwide early closure since Starbucks opened its first outlet in 1999. Employees are to participate in the training by watching prerecorded lectures at their respective stores. The program is designed to strengthen historical awareness and social sensitivity. Two professor

By The Korea Herald