South Korean Starbucks boss apologizes for ad campaign that evoked massacre
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Is Fired Over Ad That Stirred Memories of Brutal History
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Starbucks is facing backlash in South Korea over a "Tank Day" marketing campaign that evoked the country's deadly 1980 military crackdown on pro-democracy protesters.
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South Korean Starbucks' boss apologized again as it faced a backlash over a marketing campaign widely seen as mocking victims of a bloody military crackdown in 1980.
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**Summary:** South Korean Starbucks CEO apologizes for an ad campaign that was perceived as mocking the 1980 military crackdown on pro-democracy protesters, leading to widespread backlash and a drop in sales. **Why It Matters:** This incident highlights the complex relationship between corporate branding and public perception, especially in countries with
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