Starbucks' South Korean branch sparked public outrage with a marketing campaign referencing the 1980 Gwangju massacre. The backlash affects the brand's reputation and sales in a key Asian market. The controversy raises questions about corporate sensitivity to historical events in advertising.
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Negative publicity in South Korea may reduce Starbucks' sales and investor confidence, putting downward pressure on its stock price.
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