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.
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。
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 Inc. and E-Mart Inc. will acquire the entire stake in SSG.com held by financial investor Olympus First for approximately 1.27 trillion won. The deal aims to improve e-commerce efficiency and enhance corporate value.
Shinsegae Group's E-Mart and Shinsegae will jointly acquire the entire stake in SSG.com held by financial investor Olympus No. 1 Special Purpose Company for approximately 1.27 trillion KRW. This move aims to enhance SSG.com's growth potential and operational efficiency.
Shinsegae announced on the 11th that it will acquire an additional 459,456 shares of its e-commerce affiliate SSG.com for approximately 443.6 billion won. This acquisition will increase Shinsegae's stake in SSG.com to 34.9%.
Shinsegae Food opened its first No Brand Burger store in Jeju, with plans to open 5-6 more by year-end. The company is also reducing franchise investment costs to expand its reach amid rising prices.
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.
5·18 democracy movement groups in Gwangju criticized Shinsegae Group Chair Chung Yong-jin's apology for the 'Tank Day' promotion as insincere and a potential defamation of the May 18 victims' honor. They demand a more genuine apology and accountability.
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 Jung Yong-jin personally apologized for Starbucks Korea's controversial 'Tank Day' event, expressing deep regret for the pain and anger caused. The group stated they found no evidence of intentional planning but acknowledged flaws in their marketing review and risk management systems.
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 Jung Yong-jin will personally apologize for Starbucks Korea's 'Tank Day' event, which coincided with the May 18th Gwangju Uprising anniversary. The controversy led to the dismissal of the Starbucks Korea CEO and has sparked boycotts and political commentary.
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.
Progressive organizations in South Korea have declared a boycott of Starbucks and demanded the resignation of Shinsegae Group Chairman Chung Yong-jin over the '5.18 Tank Day' controversy. They accuse Starbucks Korea and Chung of disrespecting historical events like the Gwangju Uprising and the June Democracy Movement.
A progressive student group has announced a boycott of Starbucks Korea and demanded the resignation of Shinsegae Group Chairman Chung Yong-jin over a promotional event using the phrase 'Tank Day' on May 18th, the anniversary of the Gwangju Uprising.
Le géant sud-coréen Shinsegae et son patron Chung Yong-jin font scandale pour une campagne Starbucks jugée insensible à la répression du mouvement prodémocratie de Gwangju en 1980 et à la mort du militant Park Jong-chul en 1987.
5·18 democracy movement groups and civic organizations in Gwangju are demanding the resignation and apology of Shinsegae Group Chairman Chung Yong-jin over Starbucks Korea's 'Tank Day' promotion, which they argue trivializes the historical trauma of the 1980 Gwangju Uprising.
Police are questioning a civic activist who filed a complaint against Shinsegae Group Chairman Chung Yong-jin over Starbucks Korea's "Tank Day" promotion. The campaign, launched on the anniversary of the May 18 democracy uprising, used "tank" and "Tak!" in ways that evoked painful memories of the military crackdown and torture.
