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Starbucks Korea’s ‘Tank Day’ blunder sparks personal apology from Shinsegae boss
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Shinsegae Group chairman Chung Yong-jin apologised publicly for Starbucks Korea's 'Tank Day' marketing campaign, which drew criticism for allegedly making insensitive references to South Korea's pro-democracy movement in the 1980s.

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