Shinsegae to provide historical awareness training after Starbucks promotion backlash

Shinsegae Group Chairman Chung Yong-jin, along with executives and employees of Starbucks Korea, will undergo training aimed at improving historical awareness and social sensitivity following a controversial promotion linked to the 1980 pro-democracy uprising in Gwangju, the company said Monday.

Starbucks Korea, operated by E-Mart Inc., a Shinsegae affiliate, launched an online "Tank Day" promotion on May 18, the anniversary of the Gwangju democratic uprising.

The event was suspended within hour ...