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Starbucks US HQ apologizes to victims of May 18 Uprising over 'inappropriate' marketing campaign

Starbucks’ US headquarters on Sunday officially apologized to victims of the Gwangju Democratic Uprising and their families for a Starbucks Korea promotional event that evoked memories of the military crackdown on the 1980 pro-democracy movement. The May 18 Memorial Foundation said it received a written response from the US headquarters expressing regret over the incident, calling it an “inappropriate marketing campaign” that should never have happened. “We apologize for the pain caused to the v

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Why young Koreans are stepping into ballet

What do singer-actresses Bae Suzy, Seo Seohyun and Son Na-eun have in common? All have recently taken up ballet. Bae, who took up ballet last year, said in an interview that she was still a beginner and focused mainly on stretching exercises. She regularly shares glimpses of her ballet practices on social media. "Ballet movements are very graceful, and they help improve posture. I'm really enjoying it because it feels like it's doing a lot of good for my health," she told Elle Korea. Bae is not

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One Year of the Lee Presidency: Achievements and Challenges

[Politics] : Anchor: Thursday marked the first anniversary of President Lee Jae Myung’s inauguration. Over the past year, Lee has focused on restoring political stability and promoting national unity while pursuing a pragmatic, national interest-centered foreign policy. Analysts say his government has produced tangible ... [more...]

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'Anti-Ilbe Storehouse' bill drafted to enforce removal of online hate speech

A liberal lawmaker has drafted an anti-hate speech in online spaces law that would push operators of online platforms to remove posts containing derision or hate speech. The proposed legislation was prompted by public backlash over a series of perceived mockeries of citizens of the Jeolla provinces and the Korean democratic movement. Starbucks Korea came under fire for its "Tank Day" tumbler promotion on the anniversary of the Gwangju Democratic Uprising on May 18. In 1980, the military, under m

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"BTS 공연인데 휴대폰 꺼달라고?"…팬들이 박수친 이유

삼성전자가 오는 12일 방탄소년단(BTS)의 부산 월드투어에서 '공연 몰입 문화'(Immersive Concert Culture Movement)' 프로그램을 운영한다. 공연 도중 관객들이 모바일 기기 촬영을 잠시 멈추고 무대에 집중하는 프로그램으로, 지난달 16일 미국 캘리포니아주 스탠포드 공연에서 처음 선보였다. 관객들이 공연을 온전히 즐기는 순간을 '갤럭시 S26 울트라'로 촬영해 삼성 소셜미디어 채널인 '삼성위드갤럭시 인스타그램'에 공유할 예정이다. 삼성전자는 향후 영국 런던, 미국 이스트 러더퍼드, 캐나다 토론토 등 주요 월드투어 현장에서 촬영한 공연 몰입 문화 콘텐츠도 지속 공개할 예정이다....

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Website tracking Jensen Huang’s Korea itinerary draws over 70,000 visits

A website compiling Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s projected itinerary in Korea and related Korean stock movements has drawn more than 70,000 visitors, showing how closely investors are watching his visit for clues on Nvidia’s next partnerships in the country’s AI supply chain. The site, titled “Jensen Huang’s Footprints” in Korean, was created by an individual developer using the nickname Jun, according to local media reports. As of late Thursday afternoon, its cumulative visitor count had topped 70

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Centre Pompidou Hanwha opens in Seoul amid art-washing criticism

Centre Pompidou Hanwha opened its doors Thursday amid controversy over allegations of art-washing, with domestic and international civic groups and arts organizations criticizing Hanwha Group's partnership with the Paris-based Centre Pompidou. The criticism gained momentum after protesters staged a demonstration during the museum's press opening on May 19, raising questions about the defense conglomerate's growing involvement in the cultural sector through the Hanwha Foundation of Culture, estab

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Defense ministry cites OPCON transfer drive as key achievement marking Lee govt.'s 1st year

The defense ministry on Thursday cited its consistent push for retaking wartime operational control from Washington as a key policy achievement under the President Lee Jae Myung administration in its first year in office. The ministry said South Korea is seeking the OPCON transfer in a "swift" manner at a time when the allies are currently at the second stage of verifying "full operational capability" this year. "(The ministry) is pushing for the restoration of wartime operational control in a s

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Can't wait to see Neukgu? Daejeon O-World reopens Friday

Fans of Neukgu won’t have to wait much longer. The young wolf that broke out of a zoo in April and became a national sensation during its nine days on the lam is set to greet visitors again as Daejeon O-World prepares to reopen Friday. The reopening comes nearly two months after the zoo and amusement park suspended operations following the animal’s escape to reinforce safety measures. Among the improvements are reinforced fencing, electric barriers and newly installed concrete foundations beneat

KBS World (English)

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Kakao's Union to Stage Partial Strike on June 10

[Economy] : Unionized workers at Kakao, the operator of South Korea’s leading messaging service, have announced plans to launch a partial strike next week calling for job stability and an improvement in the company’s compensation structure. In a statement on Monday, the union at Kakao Corporation said it will stage ... [more...]

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DP Chair Slams Former Conservative Presidents' Campaign Involvement

[Politics] : Ruling Democratic Party Chairman Jung Chung-rae criticized former conservative presidents for campaigning on behalf of People Power Party candidates, calling their involvement a step backward and a distortion of democratic norms. Speaking at a campaign rally in Gurye, South Jeolla Province, on Sunday, ... [more...]

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Veterans minister says Starbucks Korea should face public criticism, sanctions over controversial campaign

Veterans Minister Kwon Oh-eul said Friday he believes Starbucks Korea should face sanctions over the recent controversial marketing campaign associated with the May 18 Gwangju democratization movement, saying it was not the result of an "individual deviation," but a company-level marketing scheme. Kwon made the remarks as the South Korean operator of Starbucks has come under intense public scrutiny after it launched an online "Tank Day" promotion last week, which many believe referenced the bloo

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Korea races toward top-five exporter club: Industry Minister

South Korea is on track to become one of the world’s top five exporters this year, Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan said Thursday, as the government touted record exports, a Korea-US tariff deal, and an AI-driven manufacturing push among the administration’s key first-year achievements. Speaking at a press briefing Wednesday, Kim also addressed major industrial issues such as Korea’s bid for Canada’s multibillion dollar submarine project and Samsung Electronics’ recent settlement of a long-runnin

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GC Biopharma sells US vaccine unit to Eli Lilly in $1.5b deal

GC Biopharma said Wednesday that it would transfer its US affiliate Curevo Vaccine to Eli Lilly and Company in a deal worth up to $1.5 billion. Under the agreement, Lilly will acquire all shares of Curevo and secure rights to amezosvatein, the affiliate’s herpes zoster vaccine candidate currently under development. The deal includes an upfront payment upon closing as well as milestone payments tied to future development and commercialization achievements, GC Biopharma said. The company said the

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Decoding Shinsegae chair’s two apologies

Shinsegae Group Chair Chung Yong-jin on Tuesday stood in front of dozens of cameras, bowing in apology to take full responsibility of Starbucks Korea’s recent “Tank Day” marketing controversy. A week earlier, he released a written apology on May 19, the day after Starbucks Korea had come under fire for slogans that critics linked to the country’s pro-democracy movements in the 1980s. The overlapping parts in both apologies acknowledged that the incident left a deep scar on the souls and bereaved

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Yoo Jae-suk's street-view mission makes it on Naver Maps. Where did he go?

Street-view images filmed around Gyeongbokgung by Yoo Jae-suk and Heo Kyung-hwan are drawing online interest after the footage was added to Naver's map service. In a recent episode of the MBC variety show "Hangout with Yoo" that aired on Saturday, the two comedians took on a mission to capture street-view imagery in Seoul's alleyways to mark King Sejong's birthday, celebrated on May 15. The segment paid tribute to King Sejong's achievements in cartography and measurement technology. According to

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Twice wins best female K-pop artist at AMAs

Twice won best female K-pop artist at the 52nd American Music Awards on Monday, adding another major US accolade to the group’s growing list of achievements. The group beat fellow nominees Aespa, Blackpink, Illit and Le Sserafim in one of the ceremony’s most closely watched categories. Monday’s win marked Twice’s first trophy at the AMAs, though it was nominated in 2022. Following the win, the group shared a message through its official X account, thanking their fans, known as Once. “Thank you s

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Shinsegae chief bows in apology over Starbucks Korea ‘Tank Day’ controversy

Shinsegae Group Chair Chung Yong-jin on Tuesday bowed in apology over Starbucks Korea’s controversial “Tank Day” marketing campaign, vowing to make himself fully accountable for the incident. “To the bereaved families of the May 18 Democratic Movement and late activist Park Jong-chul, the citizens of Gwangju and the Korean people, I wholeheartedly bow in apology and ask for forgiveness as the chair of Shinsegae Group,” said Chung, speaking at a press conference at Josun Palace in Seoul. “I will

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KPop Demon Hunters takes first K-pop win at 2026 AMAs

Netflix animated film “KPop Demon Hunters” notched up a win at the 52nd American Music Awards as fictional girl group Huntrix took home the song of the year award for “Golden.” Accepting the award, singer-songwriter Ejae — the singing voice for the character Rumi and the lyricist and composer for the track — thanked fans for the achievement. “This movie, this song is fueled by the fans. You guys truly sealed the honmoon,” said Ejae, during her acceptance speech, referencing the mythic barrier in

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Shinsegae chief issues new apology for controversial Starbucks campaign

Shinsegae Group Chairman Chung Yong-jin said Tuesday he would like to "ask for forgiveness" over the controversial promotional event by Starbucks Korea that evoked painful memories of a brutal military crackdown against the 1980 Gwangju pro-democracy movement. "I take very seriously the fact that many people have felt deep pain and anger due to Starbucks Korea's inappropriate marketing," the retail company chief said at a press conference held in southern Seoul. "I sincerely bow my head in apolo

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Starbucks US HQ apologizes to victims of May 18 Uprising over 'inappropriate' marketing campaign

Why young Koreans are stepping into ballet

One Year of the Lee Presidency: Achievements and Challenges

'Anti-Ilbe Storehouse' bill drafted to enforce removal of online hate speech

"BTS 공연인데 휴대폰 꺼달라고?"…팬들이 박수친 이유

Website tracking Jensen Huang’s Korea itinerary draws over 70,000 visits

Centre Pompidou Hanwha opens in Seoul amid art-washing criticism

Defense ministry cites OPCON transfer drive as key achievement marking Lee govt.'s 1st year

Can't wait to see Neukgu? Daejeon O-World reopens Friday

Kakao's Union to Stage Partial Strike on June 10

DP Chair Slams Former Conservative Presidents' Campaign Involvement

Veterans minister says Starbucks Korea should face public criticism, sanctions over controversial campaign

Korea races toward top-five exporter club: Industry Minister

GC Biopharma sells US vaccine unit to Eli Lilly in $1.5b deal

Decoding Shinsegae chair’s two apologies

Yoo Jae-suk's street-view mission makes it on Naver Maps. Where did he go?

Twice wins best female K-pop artist at AMAs

Shinsegae chief bows in apology over Starbucks Korea ‘Tank Day’ controversy

KPop Demon Hunters takes first K-pop win at 2026 AMAs

Shinsegae chief issues new apology for controversial Starbucks campaign