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Chung Yong-jin, chairman of Shinsegae Group, speaks during a press conference at the Josun Palace Hotel in Gangnam District, southern Seoul, on May 26. [YONHAP]

Shinsegae chair apologizes as group denies deliberate intent in Starbucks Korea's 'Tank Day' fiasco

Shinsegae Group Chairman Chung Yong-jin made a rare mea culpa after Starbucks Korea's marketing blunder sparked criticism from the public and government.

2026.5.26

Chung Yong-jin, the chairman of Shinsegae Group, apologizes over the Starbucks Korea ″Tank Day″ controversy at the Josun Palace hotel in Gangnam District, southern Seoul, on May 26. [YONHAP]

Shinsegae Group Chairman apologizes, confirms ongoing internal investigation into Starbucks Korea

Shinsegae Group Chairman Chung Yong-jin held a press conference on Tuesday to personally apologize for Starbucks Korea’s “Tank Day” promotion, launched on the anniversary of the May 18 Gwangju uprising, which triggered national backlash.

2026.5.26

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Veterans Minister Kwon Oh-eul makes a commemorative speech during a joint memorial ceremony for war veterans who fought during the 1950-53 Korean War, held at the U.S. military memorial at Imjingak in Paju, Gyeonggi, on May 21.[MINISTRY OF PATRIOTS AND VETERANS AFFAIRS]

Veterans Ministry to step up screening of false info related to May 18 uprising amid Starbucks marketing debacle

Veterans Minister Kwon Oh-eul has expressed "deep regret" over a controversial marketing campaign by Starbucks Korea and vowed to step up screening for false information associated with the country's pro-democracy movement in 1980.

2026.5.22

Starbucks Korea CEO Sohn Jeong-hyun [YONHAP]

Starbucks Korea CEO sacked for promotion campaign accused of mocking democratization struggle

Shinsegae Group Chairman Chung Yong-jin dismissed Starbucks Korea CEO Sohn Jeong-hyun on Monday over a promotional campaign by the beverage company that allegedly mocked a pivotal moment in Korea's democratization struggle

2026.5.18

President Lee Jae Myung delivers a speech in front of the former South Jeolla Provincial Office in Gwangju on May 18 to mark the 46th anniversary of the pro-democracy uprising that took place in the city in 1980. [NEWS1]

Lee vows to enshrine May 18 Gwangju movement in Constitution

President Lee Jae Myung pledged Monday to enshrine the May 18 Gwangju democracy movement in the Constitution.

2026.5.18

Young Chun Woo-won, right, with his grandfather, former President Chun Doo Hwan, in a photo uploaded to Chun Woo-won's Instagram account on Dec. 25. [SCREEN CAPTURE]

Chun Doo Hwan's grandson posts more family criticism on Instagram

Chun Woo-won, grandson of Korea's late strongman Chun Doo Hwan, continued criticizing his family with photographs and cryptic messages through his Instagram account.

2025.12.26

YouTuber Jabsik Dinosaur [SCREEN CAPTURE]

May 18 Foundation rejects donation from YouTuber critical of Jeolla election results

The May 18 Foundation has rejected a donation from popular food YouTuber Jabsik Dinosaur following controversy over a social media post deemed derogatory toward South Jeolla.

2025.6.11

People Power Party presidential candidate Kim Moon-soo attends a Central Election Committee meeting and an appointment ceremony for committee members at the National Assembly in western Seoul on May 15. [YONHAP]

PPP's Kim to skip May 18 Democratization Movement memorial ceremony

Kim Moon-soo, the presidential candidate of the People Power Party, will not attend the ceremony commemorating the 45th anniversary of the May 18 Democratization Movement scheduled to take place in Gwangju on Saturday.

2025.5.16

Late autumn splendor

Children from the Buk District local government office workplace daycare center in Gwangju enjoy the colorful late autumn foliage on Thursday at a park commemorating the May 18 Gwangju Democratization Movement at Chonnam National University.

2024.11.21

Promo posters for film ″The Unforgettable Day″ [JNC MEDIA GROUP]

'The Unforgettable Day' film to cover aftermath of Chun Doo Hwan's rise to power

The main trailer for “The Unforgettable Day” was revealed on Thursday. In the trailer, real-life photos and videos from May 1980, including newspapers and live-footage of the Gwangju Democratization Movement, are intermixed with fictional characters.

2024.2.22