# Police raid Starbucks Korea offices over controversial 'Tank Day' event

South Korean police searched Starbucks Korea's headquarters in connection with a backlash over a promotional event called "Tank Day," which critics linked to a US tank displayed during protests. The raid is part of an investigation into possible violations of laws on unauthorized gatherings or defamation. The controversy has damaged the company's reputation in a market sensitive to historical and political symbols.

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### World
- [BBC World](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c0kmd4xpr46o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 07:04:45 GMT