'Carcinogenic Bag Controversy' Former Starbucks Korea CEO Not Indicted

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[Asia Economy Reporter Gong Byung-sun] The police have decided not to prosecute the former CEO of Starbucks Korea, who was accused amid controversy over carcinogens detected in a promotional bag.

On the 1st, the Seoul Namdaemun Police Station announced that it had decided not to prosecute Song Ho-seop, former CEO of Starbucks Korea, who was reported last October on charges of violating the Consumer Basic Act.

Song was accused of neglecting responsibility despite the detection of the carcinogen formaldehyde in the travel bag "Summer Carry Bag," which was provided as a Starbucks Korea event product. The civic group Committee for the Protection of Ordinary Citizens' Livelihoods filed a complaint against Song, stating, "When consumers raise issues, the business operator must take responsibility and resolve them."

A police official explained the reason for dismissing the complaint, saying, "We reviewed the provisions of the Consumer Basic Act, but there are no penalty clauses."

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