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.
Musical actor Jung Min-chan has been removed from the production 'Diaghilev' after posting a photo on social media drinking a Starbucks beverage on May 18, the anniversary of the Gwangju Uprising. The production company cited discussions with the actor for his departure, apologizing for the inconvenience.
Musical actor Jung Min-chan has withdrawn from the musical "Diaghilev" after facing backlash for posting a photo at Starbucks shortly after the company's "Tank Day" promotion sparked outrage in South Korea. Jung cited a lack of awareness of current events but apologized for his ignorance.
Gwangju Shinsegae department store's annual sales exceeded 800 billion won, significantly surpassing Lotte's. Shinsegae Group's strong presence, including 71 Starbucks stores, faces public backlash over a controversial Starbucks event, with citizens demanding greater corporate responsibility.
