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Shinsegae Group Chairman Chung Yong-jin Issues Public Apology For Starbucks Korea's 'Tank Day' Controversy
Shinsegae Group Chairman Chung Yong-jin bows his head in apology during a press conference regarding Starbucks Korea's marketing campaign at the Josun Palace Luxury Collection Hotel in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea, on May 26, 2026. The promotional event, which included terms such as ''Tank Day'' and ''Tak on the desk'' on the May 18 anniversary of the 1980 Gwangju Democratization Movement, led to public outrage and a boycott. In his first public appearance for a statement since becoming chairman in March 2024, Chung accepts full executive responsibility for the oversight and apologizes to the bereaved families and the public. (Photo by Chris Jung/NurPhoto)
