More than 1,000 Starbucks baristas go on strike to protest new dress code

More than 1,000 Starbucks baristas at 75 U.S. stores have gone on strike since Sunday to protest a new company dress code, a union representing the coffee giant's workers said Wednesday.

2025-05-15

Starbucks won't call you by your name if it matches a presidential candidate

Your Starbucks coffee order is up! But if you share a name with Lee Jae-myung, Kim Moon-soo, Lee Jun-seok or any other candidate running for the 2025 presidential election, don’t expect it to be called — at least until June 3.

2025-05-13

Nighttime coffee overlooking North Korea: Gimpo Starbucks store sees visitor surge with extended hours

Starbucks with a view of North Korea — The Aegibong Peace Ecological Park in Gimpo, Gyeonggi, has seen a surge in visitors following the opening of a Starbucks store and the launch of monthly nighttime hours.

2025-05-13

Wait, why is Starbucks suddenly open until 10 p.m.?

Starbucks Korea has begun extending store hours and offering steep discounts as competition in the coffee market heats up due to the rise of low-cost rivals.

2025-05-12

Starbucks to beef up store staffing, go slow on automation rollout

Starbucks will invest more in staffing and less on equipment, including an automation system that it previously touted, CEO Brian Niccol said on Tuesday, breaking with a wider industry trend to rely more on technology for store operations.

2025-04-30

Welcome to Reserve Dosan, Seoul's first Starbucks with whiskey and a fireplace

Korea's new Reserve Dosan branch offers a premium experience with unique drinks, a cozy interior, and exclusive food options, significantly different from typical Starbucks locations.

2025-04-29

Will Starbucks Korea be the first to launch in-store kiosks?

Starbucks Korea is considering the introduction of electronic self-order kiosks in its stores by the first half of this year, potentially becoming the first country with kiosks at the coffee giant's stores.

2025-04-16

Starbucks to release Snoopy-themed Frappuccino, macaroons on Thursday

Starbucks Korea launches Peanuts collaboration with new drink, merchandise, and special events.

2025-03-26

[WHY] It's cold in Korea. Why is everyone drinking iced americanos?

On any given day in Korea, you will undoubtedly see numerous people drinking an iced americano. The reason for the popularity, though, isn't because it's delicious.

2025-03-15

Emart to open two new branches in Seoul, Incheon

Emart plans to open two new stores this year, focused on groceries.

2025-03-05

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