Lee Jae Myung expressed outrage over a scandal, sparking protests in Gwangju while Starbucks operates in South Korea.
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Updated Jun 1
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Lee Jae Myung expressed outrage over a scandal, sparking protests in Gwangju while Starbucks operates in South Korea.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- A marketing campaign by a company linked to Starbucks caused public backlash in South Korea, coinciding with the Gwangju Uprising.Sub-event
Lee Jae Myung's scandal sparks protests in Gwangju amidst Starbucks operations.1 source
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The entities involved
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Lee Jae Myung
President of South Korea since 2025
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- Donald Trump discussed the North Korea standoff and various summits, including a collapsed Kim/Trump summit in Hanoi, while meeting with Lee Jae Myung in Evian.
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Starbucks
American multinational coffee company
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Gwangju
metropolitan city in South Korea
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