South Korea’s Starbucks to close for staff history lesson amid backlash

A group of Starbucks employees in South Korea gather for a training session focused on the country's historical context, reflecting the company's response to recent public backlash.

The backlash was ignited by a recent promotional campaign that many deemed tone-deaf, as it overlooked significant historical events in South Korea. For more information on what triggered this backlash, see South Korea’s Starbucks to close for staff training on historical issues. Starbucks Korea has emphasized its commitment to fostering a deeper understanding of South … Read more