# South Korea's Starbucks to shut for staff history lesson after backlash

- Published: 2026-06-15T12:37:27Z
- Updated: 2026-06-21T13:23:56Z
- Section: World
- Language: English (en)
- Source: BBC News — https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckg4n3pyjg9o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Tags: BBC News · World
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The chain was criticised for a "Tank Day" marketing ploy on the anniversary of a military massacre.

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