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Starbucks Faces Backlash in South Korea Over 'Tank Day' Promotion
Starbucks is facing significant backlash in South Korea after a marketing misstep related to a 'Tank Day' campaign. The controversy has led to a South Korean ministry shunning Starbucks vouchers.
22 May, 04:52 — 22 May, 11:50
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Starbucks grapples with backlash in South Korea after ‘Tank Day’ marketing mis-step
Promotion offered discounts on May 18, the anniversary of the 1980 Gwangju massacre
Read full article →straits-timesMostly Factual48d ago
South Korean ministry to shun Starbucks vouchers in ‘Tank Day’ campaign backlash - The Straits Times
South Korean ministry to shun Starbucks vouchers in ‘Tank Day’ campaign backlash The Straits Times
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The Starbucks brand faces more backlash in South Korea
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First report: channel-news-asia · 22 May, 04:07|Full coverage: 4 · 8h|Window: 8h
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