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(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on May 27)
(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on May 27) Shinsegae Group Chairman Chung Yong-jin has publicly apologized over the controv...
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Shinsegae to provide historical awareness training after Starbucks promotion backlash
Shinsegae to provide historical awareness training after Starbucks promotion backlash SEOUL, June 15 (Yonhap) -- Shinsegae Group Chairman Chung Yong-jin, along with e...
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Starbucks Korea’s ‘Tank Day’ blunder sparks personal apology from Shinsegae boss
Starbucks Korea’s ‘Tank Day’ blunder sparks personal apology from Shinsegae boss Shinsegae Group chairman Chung Yong-jin on Tuesday apologised to the public in person, eight days after Starbucks Korea, run by the conglomerate, sparked controversy with its “Tank Day” marketing event, which critics say inappropriately referenced South Korea’s pro-democracy movement of the 1980s. “Regardless of the reason, the fact that we have hurt the hearts of our citizens carries a heavy responsibility,” Chung said during a press conference. “I will make no excuses. All responsibility for...
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(2nd LD) Shinsegae chief apologizes for controversial Starbucks promotional campaign
(2nd LD) Shinsegae chief apologizes for controversial Starbucks promotional campaign SEOUL, May 26 (Yonhap) -- Shinsegae Group Chairman Chung Yong-jin said Tuesday h...
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(EDITORIAL from The Korea Times on May 28)
(EDITORIAL from The Korea Times on May 28) Shinsegae Group Chairman Chung Yong-jin publicly apologized for Starbucks Korea'...
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Shinsegae chief apologizes for controversial Starbucks promotional campaign
Shinsegae chief apologizes for controversial Starbucks promotional campaign SEOUL, May 26 (Yonhap) -- Shinsegae Group Chairman Chung Yong-jin said Tuesday h...
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Shinsegae chief to become co-CEO of Starbucks Korea after botched marketing
Shinsegae chief to become co-CEO of Starbucks Korea after botched marketing SEOUL, June 8 (Yonhap) -- Shinsegae Group announced Monday that Chairman Chung Y...
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Shinsegae chairman to apologize again over Starbucks Korea's 'Tank Day' event
Shinsegae chairman to apologize again over Starbucks Korea's 'Tank Day' event SEOUL, May 24 (Yonhap) -- Shinsegae Group Chairman Chung Yong-jin will issue ano...
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(3rd LD) Shinsegae chief apologizes for controversial Starbucks promotional campaign
(3rd LD) Shinsegae chief apologizes for controversial Starbucks promotional campaign SEOUL, May 26 (Yonhap) -- Shinsegae Group Chairman Chung Yong-jin said Tuesday h...
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(LEAD) Shinsegae chief apologizes for controversial Starbucks promotional campaign
(LEAD) Shinsegae chief apologizes for controversial Starbucks promotional campaign SEOUL, May 26 (Yonhap) -- Shinsegae Group Chairman Chung Yong-jin said Tuesday h...

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The spine · 1 fact corroborated across ≥2 opposed blocs

Shinsegae Group chairman Chung Yong-jin apologised to the public in person for Starbucks Korea’s 'Tank Day' marketing event.
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scmp“Shinsegae Group chairman Chung Yong-jin on Tuesday apologised to the public in person, eight days after Starbucks Korea, run by the conglomerate, sparked controversy with its “Tank Day” marketing event, which critics say inappropriately referenced South Korea’s pro-democracy movement of the 1980s.” yna“Shinsegae Group Chairman Chung Yong-jin said Tuesday h...”

Single-source · 3 — reported by one bloc only (uncorroborated)

Starbucks Korea’s 'Tank Day' marketing event was criticized for inappropriately referencing South Korea’s pro-democracy movement of the 1980s.
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Chung Yong-jin said, 'Regardless of the reason, the fact that we have hurt the hearts of our citizens carries a heavy responsibility.'
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Chung Yong-jin said, 'I will make no excuses.'
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Framing · 4 — loaded language surfaced (spin shown, not adopted)

scmp “sparked controversy with its “Tank Day” marketing event, which critics say inappropriately referenced South Korea’s pro-democracy movement of the 1980s.” → Starbucks Korea’s 'Tank Day' marketing event was criticized for referencing South Korea’s pro-democracy movement of the 1980s.
scmp “hurt the hearts of our citizens” → The event caused emotional harm to citizens.
scmp “carries a heavy responsibility” → Shinsegae accepts responsibility for the event.
yna “controversial Starbucks promotional campaign” → Starbucks Korea ran a promotional campaign that became controversial.

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