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Activists hold placards as they take part in a rally calling for a boycott of the Starbucks coffee chain in Seoul, South Korea, on May 27, 2026. Image: Getty Images
Activists hold placards as they take part in a rally calling for a boycott of the Starbucks coffee chain in Seoul, South Korea, on May 27, 2026. Image: Getty Images
