Starbucks Coreia do Sul demite CEO e oferece treinamento histórico a funcionários após campanha "SS Tank" ofender vítimas de repressão militar de 1980. A data "Tank Day" e o slogan "Bata na mesa!" geraram indignação pública.
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.
Shinsegae Group Chairman Chung Yong-jin apologizes for Starbucks Korea's 'Tank Day' campaign, deemed insensitive to the May 18 Gwangju Democratization Movement. Despite no found malicious intent, the incident highlights internal oversight flaws and is increasingly politicized ahead of local elections.
Shinsegae Group Chairman Chung Yong-jin apologized for Starbucks Korea's 'Tank Day' promotion, which evoked painful memories of the 1980 Gwangju pro-democracy movement crackdown. Chung vowed to inspect internal systems and raise social responsibility standards.
Shinsegae Group Chairman Chung Yong-jin formally apologized for Starbucks Korea's controversial 'Tank Day' promotion, which coincided with the anniversary of the 1980 Gwangju pro-democracy uprising. Chung expressed deep regret, vowed to take responsibility, and pledged to reform internal systems to prevent future insensitivity.
Shinsegae executive Chung apologized for a tumbler promotion that coincided with the Gwangju Democratic Uprising commemoration, drawing criticism for its perceived insensitivity and references to past human rights abuses.
Shinsegae Group Chairman Chung Yong-jin apologized for Starbucks Korea's "Tank Day" promotion, which coincided with the anniversary of the 1980 Gwangju pro-democracy uprising, causing public anger and pain.
Shinsegae Group Chairman Chung Yong-jin apologized for Starbucks Korea's controversial 'Tank Day' promotion, which coincided with the anniversary of the 1980 Gwangju pro-democracy movement crackdown. Chung expressed deep regret and asked for forgiveness, vowing to take responsibility for the incident that evoked painful memories.
Shinsegae Group Chairman Chung Yong-jin will issue a new apology this week for Starbucks Korea's "Tank Day" promotion, which critics say evoked painful memories of the 1980 Gwangju pro-democracy movement and the 1987 torture death of activist Park Jong-chol.
Shinsegae Group Chairman Chung Yong-jin will personally apologize again on May 26 regarding the controversial Starbucks 'Tank Day' event. The event, held on the anniversary of the May 18th Gwangju Uprising, used phrases like 'Tank Day' and 'desk tap' which evoked comparisons to military tanks and the torture death of Park Jong-chul, sparking widespread criticism and a boycott movement.
Shinsegae Group Chairman Chung Yong-jin will personally apologize on May 26th for the controversy surrounding Starbucks Korea's 'Tank Day' event, which used phrases reminiscent of the 5.18 Gwangju Uprising and the torture death of Park Jong-chul. The group will also announce its internal investigation findings.
Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency is accelerating its investigation into Shinsegae Group Chairman Chung Yong-jin, who was accused of insult and defamation over Starbucks' 'Tank Day' promotion. The police summoned the accuser for questioning just one day after reassigning the case to the Seoul agency.
Starbucks Korea's head was fired after a "Tank Day" promotion sparked outrage in South Korea, where it evoked memories of military crackdowns on pro-democracy protesters.
Shinsegae Group Chairman Chung Yong-jin apologized for Starbucks Korea's "Tank Day" promotion, which drew backlash for its insensitivity on the anniversary of the 1980 Gwangju pro-democracy movement.
