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South Korea's Starbucks to shut for staff history lesson after backlash

South Korea's Starbucks to shut for staff history lesson after backlash
BBC World Monday 15 June 2026, 12:37 UTC 1 min read
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The chain was criticised for a "Tank Day" marketing ploy on the anniversary of a military massacre.

The chain was criticised for a "Tank Day" marketing ploy on the anniversary of a military massacre.
South Korea's (LOCATION) Starbucks (ORG) a "Tank Day (ORG)
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