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Starbucks Korea executive questioned over 'Tank Day' promotion fiasco tied to Gwangju uprising

South Korean police are investigating Starbucks Korea's ill-fated 'Tank Day' promotion that coincided with the 46th anniversary of the Gwangju uprising. An executive has been questioned as authorities examine whether the campaign violated laws protecting the memory of the 1980 pro-democracy crackdown.

By Rajesh Kumar · 18 Jun 2026 · 5 min read

South Korea Parliament Investigates Election Commission Over Ballot Paper Crisis

South Korea's parliament has initiated a 45-day investigation into the National Election Commission following widespread ballot shortages that disrupted voting during June's local elections.

By Rajesh Kumar · 18 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

South Korea's President Lee Calls for Calm Amid Election Protest While Dismissing Fraud Claims

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has urged protesters to exercise restraint while criticising the National Election Commission's handling of June 3 local elections, but firmly rejected claims of electoral manipulation.

By Rajesh Kumar · 16 Jun 2026 · 5 min read

Starbucks Korea executive questioned over 'Tank Day' promotion fiasco tied to Gwangju uprising

South Korea Parliament Investigates Election Commission Over Ballot Paper Crisis

South Korea's President Lee Calls for Calm Amid Election Protest While Dismissing Fraud Claims

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