🌏 Asia 12h ago · The Korea Times

Starbucks Korea’s ‘Tank Day’ blunder sparks personal apology from Shinsegae boss

South China Morning Post
View Channel →
Starbucks Korea’s ‘Tank Day’ blunder sparks personal apology from Shinsegae boss
Source ↗ 👁 0 💬 0
Shinsegae Group chairman Chung Yong-jin on Tuesday apologised to the public in person, eight days after Starbucks Korea, run by the conglomerate, sparked controversy with its “Tank Day” marketing event, which critics say inappropriately referenced South Korea’s pro-democracy movement of the 1980s.
“Regardless of the reason, the fact that we have hurt the hearts of our citizens carries a heavy responsibility,” Chung said during a press conference. “I will make no excuses. All responsibility for..

Comments (0)

Sign in to join the discussion

More Like This

[Kasalikasan] When the world votes strong for climate accountability
RAPPLER · 4h ago
‘Mahal kita’: Senate session turns into comedy hour after Lapid’s surprise ‘confession’
RAPPLER · 4h ago
FACT CHECK: Vice Ganda not summoned by Senate over ‘We’re under attack’ skit
RAPPLER · 4h ago
OpenAI’s Altman says AI unlikely to lead to ‘jobs apocalypse’
RAPPLER · 5h ago
Knicks finish sweep of Cavs, make first NBA Finals since 1999
RAPPLER · 5h ago
Marcoleta, Defensor banned from traveling abroad over plunder complaint
RAPPLER · 5h ago