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May 19, 2026
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Starbucks Korea CEO fired after ‘Tank Day’ promo evokes brutal crackdown on democracy - BNN Bloomberg
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Article Excerpt
The CEO of Starbucks in South Korea has been fired following a controversial promotional event that sparked outrage and drew comparisons to the country's authoritarian past.
The "Tank Day" promotion, which encouraged customers to buy one coffee and take another for free using their smartphone, was seen by many as reminiscent of the military regime of Park Chung-hee, who ruled from 1961 to 1979. During his tenure, Park often used tanks and armored vehicles in public events.
Starbucks Korea faced backlash over the promotion on social media platforms like Twitter and Instagram, with users expre…
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