Starbucks Korea Fires CEO Over Ad Campaign
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May 19, 2026
Starbucks just lost its top executive in South Korea over a marketing push that collided with one of the country's most painful dates. The company ran a "Tank Day" promotion on Monday for a line of drink tumblers, pairing the phrase with "5/18"—a date reserved for commemorating the 1980...
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