Starbucks Korea will close over 2,000 stores nationwide for half a day next week for staff to attend a history lesson. This follows a "Tank Day" promotion that evoked a deadly 1980 military crackdown on a pro-democracy uprising, causing public uproar and a sales decline.
Asiatische Börsen reagieren euphorisch auf ein Friedensabkommen zwischen den USA und dem Iran. Der Nikkei überschritt die 69.000-Punkte-Marke, während andere Indizes ebenfalls stark zulegten. Anleger hoffen auf sinkende Energiepreise und geringeren Inflationsdruck.
Thousands gathered for the DMZ Peace Train Music Festival near the Korean demilitarized zone, an area known for conflict, to sing about peace. The event, in its seventh year, aims to foster peaceful exchanges between North and South Korea.
The South Korean won reached a near two-week high against the dollar on Monday, driven by optimism over a preliminary peace deal between the US and Iran. The won's strength coincided with foreign investors becoming net buyers of local stocks, boosting the KOSPI index.
President Lee Jae Myung pledged continuous efforts for inter-Korean peace during a ceremony marking the 26th anniversary of the first inter-Korean summit. Despite current dialogue difficulties, Lee expressed belief in resolving the situation through collective wisdom and leveraging international changes for peninsula prosperity.
A Mexican man, Ulises Fernando Bernal Miramontes, has been widely condemned for a video showing him making a racist gesture towards people of Asian descent at the World Cup. The video, posted by South Korean influencer Yoon Su-jin, sparked outrage online, with many Mexicans denouncing the man's actions and apologizing on his behalf.
Starbucks Korea stores will close early next week for employee history training following a public backlash over a marketing campaign that evoked the Gwangju Uprising. The campaign's "Tank Day" and "5/18" wording caused outrage, leading to the firing of the local CEO.
Starbucks Korea will close all stores early next week for mandatory history training following a public backlash over a marketing campaign that evoked a painful historical event. The campaign's wording "Tank Day" and "5/18" referenced a 1980 military crackdown on a pro-democracy uprising in Gwangju.
South Korea's COFIX, a benchmark for bank mortgage rates, rose 0.01 percentage points to 2.90% in May, marking the second consecutive monthly increase. This rise occurs despite the Bank of Korea holding its key rate steady, amid expectations of a future hike.
South Korea's Unification Ministry stated its commitment to rebuilding inter-Korean trust and respecting North Korea, despite Pyongyang's sharp accusations labeling Seoul an "invariable enemy state." The ministry cited goodwill gestures as proof of its peaceful coexistence policy.
Ein Friedensabkommen zwischen den USA und dem Iran hat die asiatischen Aktienmärkte am Montag stark angetrieben. Der Nikkei stieg um 4,9 Prozent, der Topix um 3,2 Prozent. Anleger reagierten erleichtert auf die Aussicht auf sinkende Energiepreise und Inflationsdruck.
An agreement between the US and Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is expected to allow 24 South Korean-linked vessels and 137 sailors to depart. However, uncertainty remains regarding the exact terms of the deal and potential obstacles like naval mines and internal Iranian instability.
南韓星巴克因保溫杯促銷文案影射光州事件及朴鍾哲之死引發爭議，集團將對全體員工實施歷史教育與社會情感能力培訓，並於22日提前關閉全國門市讓員工參與線上課程。
South Korea's defense ministry announced Monday it will consider concrete ways to help stabilize the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping lane, following a U.S.-Iran peace deal. No decisions on military asset deployment have been made yet.
South Korea launched a joint inspection of 42 workplaces handling military explosives on Monday, following a deadly blast at a Hanwha Aerospace plant that killed five people. The inspection aims to review safety protocols and practices related to the manufacturing, storage, and testing of explosives.
South Korea's media watchdog chief, Kim Jong-cheol, pledged bold regulatory reforms to foster a healthy media environment, focusing on broadcast advertisements and programming. Plans include establishing a media development committee and addressing JTBC's financial issues.
Starbucks Korea is facing public anger for its "Tank Day" reusable cup promotion on May 18, the 46th anniversary of the Gwangju uprising, a deadly military crackdown on a pro-democracy movement where 165 civilians were killed.
Ulises Fernando Bernal Miramontes apologized after being filmed making a racist gesture at a World Cup match in Guadalajara. The incident, posted by a South Korean content creator, sparked backlash, leading to his removal from a Mexican engineering guild.
Following a US-Iran peace deal, South Korea's diplomatic focus shifts to ensuring safe passage for 24 stranded ships with 137 Korean sailors in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical energy import route.
South Korea is pushing to independently develop a manned submersible by 2030, investing 32.5 billion won. A seminar was held to discuss securing independent technology and establishing legal/institutional frameworks to support deep-sea exploration, highlighting the need for technological self-reliance and international competitiveness.
A US-Iran ceasefire and plans to reopen the Strait of Hormuz ease external risks for South Korea's economy, but oil prices and supply normalization may take time. Experts anticipate benefits for refining and petrochemical industries, though consumers may see delayed price relief.
South Korea and Cambodia discussed expanding economic ties and cooperation on official development assistance (ODA) programs, building on their free trade agreement (FTA). Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo met with Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister Sun Chanthol in Seoul.
South Korea's tourism agency is offering a 5,000 won discount on bus fares to 8,000 foreign visitors to encourage travel outside Seoul. The initiative, in partnership with Klook and Go Hanpass, aims to boost regional tourism and ease overcrowding in the capital.
Starbucks Korea Chairman Chung Yong-jin and employees will receive training on historical awareness and social sensitivity after a controversial "Tank Day" promotion linked to the 1980 Gwangju pro-democracy uprising. The promotion, which used the word "tank" and a phrase evoking torture, was quickly suspended due to public backlash.
