Starbucks South Korea head fired after ‘Tank Day’ promotion sparks public uproar
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Coverage of the incident varies across outlets. The Guardian and Al Jazeera emphasize the campaign as "malicious mockery" and highlight its connection to the violent history of the Gwangju Uprising. In contrast, the New York Post frames…
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The coffee chain's 'Tank Day' campaign began Monday, which also marks Democratization Movement Day commemorating the student-led Gwangju Uprising of May 1980.
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