Starbucks is investigated for defamation after controversial announcement in Korea
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Starbucks Korea launched, on May 18, a promotion called Tank Day, releasing a new line of large-capacity cups for their drinks. The South Korean police conducted searches on Wednesday (5) in Starbucks offices, after an advertising campaign of the company was accused of defaming activists killed in pro-democracy protests in 1980. The company also fired Starbucks CEO in the country and released a public apology through its president, Chung Yong-jin, recognizing the seriousness of the repercussion.
Furthermore, They are considered martyrs by many South Koreans. The repercussion of the case led Starbucks Korea to publicly apologize and temporarily close over 2,000 stores in the country in June to train employees.
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Starbucks Korea launched, on May 18, a promotion called Tank Day, releasing a new line of large-capacity cups for their drinks.
reliability low1/3 sourcesThe South Korean police conducted searches on Wednesday (5) in Starbucks offices, after an advertising campaign of the company was accused of defaming activists killed in pro-democracy protests in 1980.
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The company also fired Starbucks CEO in the country and released a public apology through its president, Chung Yong-jin, recognizing the seriousness of the repercussion.
according to MetrópolesThey are considered martyrs by many South Koreans.
according to MetrópolesThe repercussion of the case led Starbucks Korea to publicly apologize and temporarily close over 2,000 stores in the country in June to train employees.
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