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Starbucks Korea boss apologises after advert backlash
Filed: May 26, 2026 at 1:03 AM ET
Summary: The Starbucks Korea boss apologised for a controversial marketing campaign that sparked backlash.
WHO: Starbucks Korea boss
WHAT: Apologised for a controversial marketing campaign tied to Starbucks in South Korea.
WHEN: May 25, 2026 at 9:52 PM ET
WHERE: South Korea
WHY: The apology was made in response to backlash over the controversial advert.
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