South Korea interior ministry to stop Starbucks vouchers
By The BriefBrief
South Korea’s Interior Minister said his ministry will stop offering products from companies tied to the Starbucks “Tank Day” backlash.
WHO:South Korea’s Interior Minister
WHAT:Said the ministry would stop offering products from companies that “make light” of the country’s democratic history after backlash over a Starbucks campaign.
WHEN:May 21, 2026 at 11:49 PM ET
WHERE:South Korea
WHY:Backlash over a Starbucks Korea marketing campaign that evoked a brutal 1980 military crackdown on pro-democracy protesters.
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