Starbucks Boycott Called Over '5.18 Tank Day'
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South Korea's Democratic Party has called for a boycott of Starbucks due to a controversial marketing promotion by its South Korean branch that used the term 'Tank Day' on the anniversary of the May 18th Gwangju Uprising. Starbucks' global headquarters has apologized for the promotion, which also sparked controversy among members of the People Power Party.
Democratic Party calls for Starbucks boycott over '5.18 Tank Day' marketing
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