Why “Tank Day” Chants Led to a 6-Month Suspension A Sports Match Turned Into a National Controversy What was supposed to be a normal high school baseball game turned into a major social scandal this week. During a national tournament, some players from “Paichai High School” used a chant that mocked a painful moment in … Read more
Can Starbucks Korea Rebuild Trust After the “Tank Day” Fallout? A Marketing Mistake Turned Into a Corporate Wake-Up Call The “Tank Day” controversy is still echoing across Korea, and now Shinsegae Group is responding with something bigger than a simple apology. The company announced groupwide history and social awareness education for Starbucks Korea and other … Read more
Starbucks Apologizes for Korea’s ‘Tank Day’ Promotion Controversy A Marketing Disaster That Shocked the Nation Starbucks is facing one of its biggest brand crises in Korea after a promotional event coincided with the anniversary of the May 18 Gwangju Democratization Movement. The promotion for tank-shaped tumblers used slogans like “Tank Day” and “Bang on the … Read more