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Park Jong-chul

Tracked across 3 events · 77 articles · First seen May 19, 2026 · Last active Aug 05, 2026

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Regulatory
Police raid Starbucks Korea over Tank Day
Impact: Park Jong-chul, a student activist whose death under torture is symbolized by the 'Tak' phrase, is central to the defamation allegations. His memory is invoked in the complaint.
Aug 05, 2026 · 20 articles
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Business
Starbucks Korea 'Tank Day' Controversy
Impact: Park Jong-chul was a student activist whose torture death in 1987 was referenced by the slogan 'Thwack it on the table!' in Starbucks Korea's controversial marketing campaign, further fueling public outrage.
Jun 15, 2026 · 22 articles
4 -5
Business
Starbucks Korea 'Tank Day' Controversy
Impact: Park Jong-chul was a student activist whose torture death in 1987 was covered up by police, with the phrase 'Thwack it on the table!' used in the Starbucks campaign being perceived as a reference to this incident.
May 19, 2026 · 35 articles
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