Veterans minister says Starbucks Korea should face public criticism, sanctions over controversial campaign

Veterans Minister Kwon Oh-eul said Friday he believes Starbucks Korea should face sanctions over the recent controversial marketing campaign associated with the May 18 Gwangju democratization movement, saying it was not the result of an "individual deviation," but a company-level marketing scheme. Kwon made the remarks as the South Korean operator of Starbucks has come under intense public scrutiny after it launched an online "Tank Day" promotion last week, which many believe referenced the bloo

By The Korea Herald