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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 during a press conference at the Josun Palace Luxury Collection Hotel in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea, on May 26, 2026. Chung makes a formal public apology regarding a ''Tank Day'' marketing promotion by Starbucks Korea, which faced public criticism for its historical references on the anniversary of the May 18 Gwangju Democratization Movement. (Photo by Chris Jung/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID: #13751816
Date taken: 26 May 2026
Location: —
Photographer: Chris Jung/NurPhoto
Category: Politics

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