South Korean police executed a raid at the headquarters of Starbucks' local operation on August 6, 2026. This action is part of an investigation into a marketing campaign that has been perceived as defaming pro-democracy movements from the 1980s.
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South Korean police conduct raid at Starbucks headquarters amid marketing campaign investigation
On August 6, 2026, South Korean police raided the local headquarters of Starbucks as part of an investigation into a marketing campaign. The campaign has been criticized for allegedly defaming pro-democracy movements from the 1980s.
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South Korean police raid local Starbucks headquarters over controversial marketing campaign
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South Korean police conduct raid at Starbucks headquarters amid marketing campaign investigation