Police Raid Starbucks Korea Over Controversial 'Tank Day' Promotion
South Korean police raided the headquarters of Starbucks Korea following a controversial promotional event that allegedly insulted victims of the 1980 Gwangju pro-democracy uprising. The 'Tank Day' promotion, which offered discounts on 'Tank' tumbler sets, was criticized for evoking painful memories of military suppression during the uprising. A civic group filed a complaint against Shinsegae Group Chairman Chung Yong-jin, accusing the company of defamation. The promotion was quickly scrapped amid public backlash, leading to the firing of Starbucks Korea's head and an apology from Chung. 
