Starbucks Korea headquarters searched by police following cup promotion controversy
South Korean authorities conducted a search of Starbucks Korea’s main office regarding a reusable cup giveaway known as the "Tank Day" promotion. The campaign faced backlash from critics who argued it mocked those who suffered during the 1980 Gwangju Uprising, a pro-democracy movement where 165 individuals died due to a military crackdown. Law enforcement is now investigating whether the company intentionally designed the promotion to disparage the victims.