Korean Police Raid Starbucks Korea HQ Over Tank Day Ad Backlash
South Korean police raided Starbucks Korea’s headquarters as investigations into the backlash over its ill-timed ‘Tank Day’ ad campaign deepen. The campaign drew fierce public criticism tied to sensitive historical events, prompting an apology, the firing of the Starbucks Korea CEO, and a sharp drop in sales, along with store closures and mandatory staff training on historical awareness.