The ban, in force until the day of election, i.e. June 3, covers names and names of seven candidatesincluding the favorite of Mjung from the Democratic Party and his conservative rival Kim Mun Su, as well as election slogans. In addition, the name of the former president of Jun Jerola Jaol was on the list of forbidden expressions.
Starbucks explains that this agent is aimed at “minimizing controversy and avoiding allegations of political bias“In the period started on Monday of the presidential campaign. The company emphasizes that its service to recall clients by name is to” build relationships with clients “and Starbucks does not take a position on political or religious issues and monitors the use of inappropriate expressions.
South Korea. Starbucks used for political purposes
The media remind you that before the election in the past there were cases of using this service for political purposes.
After the election, using the names of candidates as nicknames will be allowed againunless they are connected to offensive content – explained.
Early elections are the result of the Jun impeachment, which was removed from power as a result of the imposition of martial law in December last year.