Starbucks ‘5·18 Tank Day’ aftermath: weekly sales fell by 84hundred million won
Starbucks’ weekly sales fell by 84about hundred million won. 15 employees were at the site, and the proposal was reportedly developed by the 2030 generation. The company temporarily eased the refund conditions for prepaid cards, and Joo Byung-ki announced plans to form a dedicated organization and review the terms and conditions.
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2026In 5 of 27, ‘5·18 Tank Day’ event, Starbucks’ weekly sales fell by 84about hundred million won. The related report said it calculated the weekly sales decline at 84about hundred million won. The timing of the incident coincided with the 5·18 anniversary.
5According to information reported on 26 of 15, there were 2030 employees at the event, and no one raised concerns. The proposal was reportedly developed by the “ generation.” No records showed that concerns were raised internally during either the planning or execution stage.
Starbucks temporarily eased the conditions for refunding prepaid card balances. Under the measure, refunds became possible even if 60% of the balance had not been used. The company said it would implement the change as a temporary measure.
Ju Byeong-gi said he would establish a dedicated organization to handle complex cases. He said he would review Starbucks’ terms and conditions. He added that they would be improved if any problems were found.
A review of the company’s internal regulations and terms and conditions related to the case is underway. The government has announced plans to form a dedicated organization. Further investigations and an announcement of the results are planned.