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Controversial McCol Drink Pulled from Osaka Expo

5/15/2025

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At the Osaka Expo, the popular South Korean drink McCol made a fleeting appearance before being pulled from the shelves. Its connection to the controversial Unification Church, associated with the assassination of former Prime Minister Abe Shinzo, sparked outrage. In response to the backlash, Kanryu Starworld swiftly removed the drink from the event.

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Story summary

At the Osaka Expo, the popular South Korean drink McCol made a fleeting appearance before being pulled from the shelves. Its connection to the controversial Unification Church, associated with the assassination of former Prime Minister Abe Shinzo, sparked outrage. In response to the backlash, Kanryu Starworld swiftly removed the drink from the event.