Home / PoliticsPoliticsJapan TimesPoliticsJapan Times·Jun 17, 2026·1 min readStarbucks in South Korea to close all stores early for history trainingThe move comes after a promotional event sparked harsh criticism from customers and politicians, including President Lee Jae Myung.View original source — Japan Times ↗ShareCopy linkShare on XShare on FacebookRelated storiesWorldThe GuardianWorldJun 16, 2026 · 1 minStarbucks Korea to temporarily shut all stores for history lesson after bungled coffee promotionThe GuardianWorldCNAWorldJun 16, 2026 · 1 minParis store to part ways with Shein after ownership changeCNAWorldBBCWorldJun 5, 2026 · 1 minBritish Heart Foundation plans to close 150 charity shopsBBCWorldBBCWorldJun 10, 2026 · 1 min'Iconic' Australian BBQ chain goes out of business after almost 50 yearsBBC
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