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Starbucks South Korea to Close Stores Early for Staff Training
Starbucks plans to shut all its South Korean stores several hours early on June 18 so staff can attend mandatory sessions covering the company's history and values. The decision follows criticism of a recent promotional campaign.
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Starbucks South Korea will close every store several hours ahead of normal closing time on June 18 for mandatory employee training sessions.
The sessions will cover the company's history, mission, and core values. Starbucks South Korea announced the closures to allow all staff members to participate without scheduling conflicts.
A prior promotional event drew criticism from customers and politicians, including President Lee Jae Myung. Starbucks South Korea stated the training aims to address concerns raised after the event.
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