South Korean activists smash Starbucks cups to protest ‘Tank Day’ campaign
South Korean activists protested outside Starbucks stores by smashing cups in response to the company's 'Tank Day' marketing campaign. They claim that the campaign mocks the victims of the 1980 Gwangju massacre. This act of protest highlights ongoing sensitivities surrounding historical events in South Korea.
- ▪Activists targeted Starbucks to express their discontent with the 'Tank Day' campaign.
- ▪The campaign is accused of being disrespectful to the victims of the Gwangju massacre.
- ▪The protest reflects the ongoing impact of historical events on contemporary society in South Korea.
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Toggle PlaySouth Korean activists smash Starbucks cups to protest ‘Tank Day’ campaignNewsFeedSouth Korean activists smash Starbucks cups to protest ‘Tank Day’ campaignActivists in South Korea smashed cups outside Starbucks stores to protest the chain’s ‘Tank Day’ marketing campaign, which they accuse of mocking the victims of the 1980 Gwangju massacre.Published On 22 May 202622 May 2026SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo
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