https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/starbucks-korea-to-close-stores-early-for-mandatory-history-training-after-marketing-rowContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/starbucks-korea-to-close-stores-early-for-mandatory-history-training-after-marketing-rowhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/starbucks-korea-to-close-stores-early-for-mandatory-history-training-after-marketing-row#u647Tue, 16 Jun 2026 03:21:41 +0000Starbucks Korea will close all stores at 3 p.m. on June 22 for mandatory training on historical awareness and social sensitivity after a marketing campaign sparked outrage over its perceived connection to the 1980 Gwangju massacre. The move follows widespread backlash and a customer boycott. This is the first nationwide early closure since 1999. Training will focus on historical context and social responsibility.What's confirmed:Starbucks Korea will shut all stores nationwide at 3 p.m. on June 22 for mandatory history and social sensitivity training.The closure follows backlash over a marketin https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/starbucks-korea-to-close-stores-early-for-mandatory-history-training-after-marketing-rowhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/starbucks-korea-to-close-stores-early-for-mandatory-history-training-after-marketing-row#u405Mon, 15 Jun 2026 23:27:38 +0000Starbucks Korea will shut all stores nationwide early on June 22 for mandatory history and social sensitivity training following a marketing campaign that evoked the 1980 Gwangju massacre. The move comes after widespread backlash and a customer boycott. This is the first nationwide early closure since 1999. Training will cover historical awareness and social sensitivity.What's confirmed:Starbucks Korea will close all stores nationwide early on June 22 for mandatory history and social sensitivity training.The closure follows backlash over a marketing campaign referencing the 1980 Gwangju massac