# Police raid Starbucks Korea over 'Tank Day' campaign amid public fury

Police raided Starbucks Korea's offices following public outrage over a 'Tank Day' promotional campaign. The event, which some saw as glorifying military tanks, triggered accusations of insensitivity toward historical traumas. The raid marks a rare escalation from a marketing gaffe into a legal investigation.

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## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/06/starbucks-korea-raided-police-tank-day-campaign-gwangju-massacre) — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 07:45:32 GMT