Starbucks Korea will temporarily close all company-operated stores early to provide history education for its employees. The decision follows significant public and political criticism stemming from a recent promotional event. The event, details of which were not specified, triggered outrage from customers and even President Lee Jae Myung. The company aims to address concerns and foster a better understanding of Korean history among its staff. This closure will impact store hours, but the exact duration was not detailed in the report. The move is being interpreted as a response to the controversy and an attempt to mitigate further damage to the brand’s reputation in South Korea. Starbucks has not released specific details regarding the curriculum of the history training.