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Starbucks controversy: A ridiculous retrospective

In 1999, Starbucks’ first store in South Korea opened in front of Ewha Womans University. The unfamiliar foreign coffee chain ...

Starbucks Korea Blasted Over Ad Campaign That References 1980 Gwangju Massacre, Triggering Boycott Calls

Starbucks Korea faces backlash and boycott calls after a marketing campaign referencing the Gwangju uprising prompted public ...
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Starbucks and the siren of hatred (KOR)

If a company wishes to be regarded as a national brand trusted by the public, it must do more than complain about unfair ...

"I Want to Go to Starbucks"... JK Kim Dongwook Publicly Supports Starbucks Following Choi Junyong

Singer JK Kim Dongwook has sparked controversy by posting a message that appears to publicly support Starbucks, following ...
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Starbucks Korea employees face threats amid controversy

Shinsegae Group posted a second apology at Starbucks stores nationwide on the afternoon of the 22nd, following the first one ...
Korea JoongAng Daily

Starbucks backlash turns political in Korea as parties clash ahead of June 3 vote

A marketing controversy involving Starbucks Korea has become a flashpoint in Korea's June 3 local elections, with the ruling ...

Starbucks Debate Intensifies: Ruling Party Defends "Legitimate Anger" vs. Opposition Calls It "Excessive Political Attack" (Comprehensive)

The rival political parties clashed on May 24 over President Lee Jaemyung's criticism of Starbucks, following the controversy ...
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Actor Jeong Min-chan exits musical amid Starbucks controversy

Actor Jeong Min-chan, who had posted photos of visiting Starbucks on social media, has stepped down from the musical ...