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Starbucks (SBUX) Shuts Korea Stores For Sensitivity Training After CEO Dismissal
Starbucks Korea temporarily closed all stores nationwide for mandatory history and social sensitivity training.
The decision follows a public boycott tied to a controversial promotion referencing the Gwangju massacre.
The local CEO was dismissed in connection with the incident, adding a governance dimension to the fallout.
The episode has coincided with revenue pressures in Korea and fresh questions about Starbucks' brand management in Asia.
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