In Korea, Starbucks is accused of violating transparency and respect in the country due to the Gwangju incident. People are filing complaints against Starbucks as the company is being criticized for not taking this event seriously. The police conducted a large-scale inspection at Starbucks' Korea headquarters based on these complaints. The Gwangju incident occurred in 1980 and resulted in the loss of many lives. These events hold a significant place in the country’s history and have strongly captured public opinion.
SourceBBC World