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Want to know a Korean's political leanings? Ask them about the Starbucks Korea case.

The Starbucks Korea controversy over a "Tank Day" tumbler promotion sparked political division, leading to public apologies and boycotts, reflecting broader tensions in Korean society surrounding historic events and political affiliations.

2026.6.2

A Starbucks store in Seoul on June 1 [YONHAP]

Starbucks Korea offers full prepaid card refunds amid brewing consumer boycott

Starbucks Korea, operated by local conglomerate Shinsegae Group's subsidiary SCK Company, will offer unconditional refunds of Starbucks prepaid card balances for about two weeks from Monday to June 14.

2026.6.1

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A member of a civic organization holds up a card reading ″Starbucks OUT″ in front of a Starbucks cafe in Gwanghwamun, central Seoul, on May 27, 2026. [NEWS1]

Starbucks Korea halts prepaid card sales due to 'cashing scheme' exploit

Starbucks Korea will temporarily suspend sales of prepaid cards amid concerns that customers could exploit the company’s temporary full-refund policy for prepaid card balances through so-called card cashing schemes.

2026.5.28

Fair Trade Commission Chairman Ju Biung-ghi speaks to reporters during a briefing in Sejong on May 27. [YONHAP]

Antitrust watchdog chief hints at referring Coupang chair on criminal charges

Fair Trade Commission Chairman Ju Biung-ghi signaled that the agency may refer Coupang chairman Bom Kim to prosecutors on criminal charges over allegations that the e-commerce giant submitted false documents to avoid designation as a conglomerate.

2026.5.27

Members of a civic organization hold a protest against Shinsegae Group, the owner of Starbucks Korea, against the coffee franchise's ″Tank Day″ promotion, on May 27, in Gwanghwamun, central Seoul. Seen in the picture is the face of Chung Yong-jin, chairman of Shinsegae Group. [YONHAP]

Starbucks Korea weekly sales sink 8 billion won in wake of 'Tank Day' controversy

Starbucks Korea’s weekly payment volume dropped by more than 8 billion won ($5.3 million) in the week following controversy over its “Tank Day” event, data showed Wednesday.

2026.5.27

Shinsegae Group Chairman Chung Yong-jin [SHINSEGAE GROUP]

Shinsegae Group chairman to publicly apologize in person for Starbucks Korea controversy

Shinsegae Group Chairman Chung Yong-jin will apologize to the public in person on Tuesday morning and share the results of the in-company investigation regarding Starbucks Korea's recent “Tank Day” scandal.

2026.5.24

Activists stage a protest boycotting Starbucks in Seoul on May 23. [YONHAP]

Starbucks Korea prepaid balances top $276M as protests over 'Tank Day' continue

The combined balance of prepaid funds loaded onto Starbucks Korea cards stood at 420 billion won ($276 million) as of the end of 2025, raising concerns over a regulatory blind spot and prompting calls for tighter supervision by financial authorities.

2026.5.24

This file photo taken on Dec. 22, 2024, shows Shinsegae Group Chairman Chung Yong-jin at Incheon International Airport. [YONHAP]

Police investigating former Starbucks Korea CEO, Shinsegae chairman after civic complaint filed

Police on Friday said they are investigating the recently dismissed Starbucks Korea CEO and the chairman of the coffee chain's operator Shinsegae Group over the controversial “Tank Day” promotion.

2026.5.22

Starbucks tumblers and cups are seen broken and dented at a press conference condemning Starbucks Korea held in front of the E-Mart Gwangju branch on May 21. [YONHAP]

Starbucks staff caught in crossfire of ‘Tank Day’ controversy

Starbucks Korea employees say they are bearing the brunt of public anger over the company's controversial “Tank Day” promotion held on the anniversary of the May 18 Gwangju Democratization Movement.

2026.5.22

Delivery workers pick up food parcels from restaurants on a street in Gangnam District, southern Seoul, on June 17, 2025. [YONHAP]

Delivery workers now boycotting Starbucks as fallout from 'Tank Day' promotion continues

Delivery workers have launched a boycott and a “delivery refusal campaign” against Starbucks Korea over controversy surrounding the company’s “Tank Day” promotion.

2026.5.22

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starbucks korea

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Starbucks Korea offers full prepaid card refunds amid brewing consumer boycott

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