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Starbucks Suffers Sales Drop in Korea

Updated 2026-05-26 05:20 UTC 1 source Negative

Starbucks experienced a significant drop in sales in South Korea following backlash over its 'Tank Day' ad campaign, which evoked memories of a crackdown.

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Al Jazeera

Starbucks’ Korean sales fall after backlash to ‘Tank Day’ ad campaign

Coffee chain has seen 'very significant' drop in sales after campaign that evoked crackdown, local operator says.

2026-05-26 04:38 UTC