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Telecommunications & Media
Sci-tech media panel passes ruling party-led resolution urging Lee Jin-sook to recuse herself
South Korea\'s National Assembly Science, ICT, Broadcasting and Communications Committee on Monday passed, led by the ruling party, a resolution urging People Power Party lawmaker Lee Jin-sook (이진숙) to refrain from speaking and voting on agenda items involving herself. People Power Party members, including Lee, protested the item being tabled and walked out before the vote. Democratic Party lawmakers criticised Lee, while the opposition demanded the agenda change be withdrawn.
Industry
Shinsegae chairman Chung Yong-jin apologises to public over Starbucks controversy
Chung Yong-jin (정용진), chairman of Shinsegae Group, issued a public apology over a Starbucks Korea marketing controversy. He apologised to families of the May 18 Democratic Uprising, the family of activist Park Jong-chul, citizens of Gwangju and the public. Shinsegae had already dismissed Starbucks Korea CEO Son Jeong-hyeon and an executive. Chung said he would accept full responsibility, order an investigation and disclose results, overhaul marketing reviews across affiliates and conduct history and ethics training for staff.
General News
Shinsegae Chairman Chung Yong-jin issues public apology over Starbucks marketing controversy
Shinsegae Group Chairman Chung Yong-jin (정용진) issued a public apology over a controversy involving Starbucks Korea marketing linked to May 18. He apologised to the victims of the May 18 Democratic Uprising, their families and the public, and said he bears full responsibility. Chung pledged a thorough investigation into how the promotion was approved and promised to disclose results transparently. He also said the group will tighten reviews of marketing content and provide history and ethics training to employees.