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Starbucks Korea Staff Break Silence and 5 More Business Stories

May 24, 2026

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Starbucks employees speak out on overwork and lax safety, while Korea's pension fund eyes a domestic stock pivot.

From barista burnout at Korea's biggest coffee chain to a national pension fund shake-up, this week's business stories reveal the tensions reshaping Korean commerce and capital.

Starbucks Korea Workers Finally Speak Out on Burnout

Excessive events, lax inspections — staff say it was inevitable

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National Pension Fund May Bet Bigger on Korean Stocks

All eyes on May 28 fund committee meeting

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Marketing Platform Nectar Social Raises 30 Million Dollars

Korean martech startup lands major funding round

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Korean Startup Unveils L4 Robotaxi Commercialization Plan

Autonomous A2Z targets full self-driving rollout

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What Fund-of-Funds Data Reveals About Korean VC Trends

Government-backed capital flows tell the real story

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This Country Will Pay Families Monthly Until Kids Turn 18

230,000 won per month to fight demographic crisis

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