South Korea's Starbucks to shut for staff history lesson after backlash

South Korea's Starbucks will be closing temporarily to provide its staff with a history lesson. The move comes after the chain faced backlash for its "Tank Day" marketing campaign, which coincided with the anniversary of a military massacre. The campaign was widely criticized, prompting Starbucks to take steps to educate its employees on the country's history. The closure aims to address the controversy and promote greater cultural sensitivity among staff.

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