Civil servant unions urge Starbucks boycott over "Tank Day"
By The BriefBrief
Civil servant unions in South Korea called on members to boycott Starbucks Korea over a "Tank Day" promotion.
WHO:Civil servant unions in South Korea
WHAT:Called on members to boycott Starbucks Korea over a promotional event evoking memories of a 1980 crackdown.
WHEN:May 22, 2026 at 4:20 AM ET
WHERE:South Korea
WHY:The boycott was urged in response to Starbucks Korea's "Tank Day" promotional event that evoked memories of a brutal military crackdown on the 1980 pro-democracy movement.
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