Starbucks closes Gwangju Jisan Recreation Area entrance store amid boycott over 'Tank Day'
What happened
According to Yonhap News, Starbucks closed a large store at the Gwangju Jisan Recreation Area entrance, reported as its first such closure in Gwangju after a boycott over the 'Tank Day' controversy. Headlines from Kyeonggi Ilbo and Money Today report the same closure.
When it started
The reports were published on October 30, 2026. The sources do not give the exact closing date.
How it spread
Kyeonggi Ilbo reports that the company attributes the closure to the end of the store's lease. Money Today reports that Starbucks denied the claim that it selectively closed the store, saying the closure was due to contract expiry.
Why it matters
The reports link the closure to the boycott over the 'Tank Day' controversy, but the company's stated reason is lease expiry. The sources do not confirm whether the boycott played any role in the decision.