Starbucks is facing backlash from customers in South Korea after a recent social media controversy. The coffee giant has been accused of insensitivity for allegedly trivializing the Gwangju Uprising, a pivotal event in modern Korean history that resulted in the deaths of hundreds of protesters in 1980. The complaints stem from a social media post that some have deemed tone-deaf, sparking widespread outrage and calls for boycotts. As the coffee chain struggles to contain the fallout, it remains to be seen how this incident will impact its reputation in the country.
People have filed complaints against Starbucks for allegedly making light of the deadly Gwangju Uprising.
