South Korea raids Starbucks HQ after massacre-themed ad sparks uproar
TL;DR
Police in South Korea raided Starbucks' local headquarters following widespread uproar over a marketing campaign that evoked a massacre, with authorities reviewing potential violations and advertisers facing scrutiny for provocative campaigns. The incident highlights sensitivities around advertising in Korea and the impact of global brands operating in the region.
- Police raid Starbucks’ South Korean HQ over ad campaign that evoked massacre AP News
- Why police raided Starbucks Korea’s headquarters CNN
- Starbucks Korea raided by police after ‘Tank Day’ campaign sparks public outrage The Guardian
- Police raid Starbucks Korea headquarters over 'Tank Day' fiasco BBC
- South Korea police search Starbucks Korea HQ over investigation, media report says reuters.com
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