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South Korea: Starbucks avoids brewing controversy by banning presidential candidates' names - BBC
Walk into any Starbucks in South Korea right now, and there are some names you definitely won't be hearing. Six to be exact - and they happen to be the names of the candidates running in the ...
Fast Company1mon
Why Starbucks is banning orders under certain names in South Korea
A Starbucks Korea spokesperson told NBC News the policy was introduced “in order to prevent inappropriate and abusive use of the names.”. The decision comes as South Koreans have increasingly ...
The Washington Post1mon
Starbucks South Korea bans candidate names as presidential vote looms - The Washington Post
Starbucks’ nickname service in South Korea causes political headaches. Customers had been using the “Call My Name” option — often used for jokes and K-pop fandom — to have baristas shout ...
Stars and Stripes11d
Customer complaints drive Starbucks Korea to introduce plant-based plastic straws - Stars and Stripes
Around 200 Starbucks stores in South Korea are testing out plant-based plastic straws after customers complained about the durability of the coffee chain’s paper straws.
Matcha goes mainstream with Gen Z and global stars
Once a niche drink favored by tea lovers, matcha is now at the center of a global frenzy. As social media influencers, ...
Australian Broadcasting Corporation1mon
Starbucks South Korea bans use of presidential candidate names for orders - ABC News - ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
Starbucks in South Korea runs a "Call My Name" service, which allows customers to select a nickname which they input via the Starbucks app for baristas to announce when orders are complete.