{"id":29185,"date":"2025-06-24T16:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-24T23:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stories.starbucks.com\/asia\/?p=29185"},"modified":"2025-06-24T17:48:55","modified_gmt":"2025-06-25T00:48:55","slug":"how-starbucks-korea-champions-inclusion-for-people-with-disabilities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stories.starbucks.com\/asia\/stories\/2025\/how-starbucks-korea-champions-inclusion-for-people-with-disabilities\/","title":{"rendered":"How Starbucks Korea Champions Inclusion for People with Disabilities"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"sbx-page-header-featured alignfull has-large-flow-space requires-no-top-page-spacing\">\n\t<div class=\"sbx-page-header-featured__inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"sbx-page-header-featured__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sbx-page-header-featured__top-meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/stories.starbucks.com\/asia\/stories\/category\/community\/\" 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Supported by proceeds from the <a href=\"https:\/\/stories.starbucks.com\/asia\/stories\/2020\/starbucks-opens-store-focused-on-inclusive-design-in-south-korea\/\">Community Store at Seoul National University Dental Hospital (SNUDH)<\/a>, the contest invites young artists to express their unique perspectives through art.<\/p>\n<\/body>\n\n<body><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This year\u2019s theme,\u00a0<em>\u201cBelonging,\u201d<\/em>\u00a0encouraged artists to reflect on inclusion, respect, and open-minded communication. A total of 275 young artists submitted their work, with 21 winners honored at an awards ceremony held on June 19th.<\/p>\n<\/body>\n\n<body><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The\u00a0grand prize\u00a0went to\u00a0Anna\u00a0for her piece\u00a0<em>\u201cAny Color or Shape is Fine,\u201d<\/em>\u00a0which beautifully conveyed the message that our differences make us whole. Gold prizes were awarded to So-Hyun\u00a0for\u00a0<em>\u201cSummer LOVE\u201d<\/em>\u00a0and Kyung-Ryong\u00a0for\u00a0<em>\u201cConnecting Differences and Running Towards Starlight.\u201d<\/em>\u00a0These winning designs will be transformed into Starbucks merchandise, allowing customers to support inclusive artistry with every purchase.<\/p>\n<\/body>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1781\" height=\"1113\" src=\"https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/06\/7d24d475-1fc2-4bec-95b5-13f53b6b1059.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29173\" srcset=\"https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/06\/7d24d475-1fc2-4bec-95b5-13f53b6b1059.jpg 1781w, https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/06\/7d24d475-1fc2-4bec-95b5-13f53b6b1059-300x187.jpg 300w, https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/06\/7d24d475-1fc2-4bec-95b5-13f53b6b1059-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/06\/7d24d475-1fc2-4bec-95b5-13f53b6b1059-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/06\/7d24d475-1fc2-4bec-95b5-13f53b6b1059-1536x960.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/06\/7d24d475-1fc2-4bec-95b5-13f53b6b1059-1280x800.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/06\/7d24d475-1fc2-4bec-95b5-13f53b6b1059-480x300.jpg 480w, https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/06\/7d24d475-1fc2-4bec-95b5-13f53b6b1059-320x200.jpg 320w, https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/06\/7d24d475-1fc2-4bec-95b5-13f53b6b1059-160x100.jpg 160w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1781px) 100vw, 1781px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<body><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To date, Starbucks Korea has introduced 14 merchandise items and mobile cards featuring artwork from young artists with disabilities. 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A portion of the store\u2019s profits are reinvested into programs that support people with disabilities, including job training and community engagement initiatives. Of the 15 partners working at the store, more than half are partners with disabilities. It\u2019s a space where every cup of coffee contributes to a greater cause.<\/p>\n<\/body>\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><body><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\u201cOur Pike Place Roast, which represents the first Starbucks\u00ae store, is a blend of various beans from Latin America that enhance the flavor. Just like this blend, our partners come together to deliver the best service to every customer\u2014regardless of ability,\u201d<\/em>\u00a0said\u00a0Pia, Store Manager at SNUDH.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2540\" height=\"1589\" src=\"https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2020\/12\/SNUDH-store-partners-in-front-of-partner-coffee-art-work2_Starbucks-in-sign-language.jpg\" alt=\"Partners at a new store in South Korea focused on inclusive design pose in front of artwork that spells &quot;Together&quot;\" class=\"wp-image-6376\" srcset=\"https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2020\/12\/SNUDH-store-partners-in-front-of-partner-coffee-art-work2_Starbucks-in-sign-language.jpg 2540w, https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2020\/12\/SNUDH-store-partners-in-front-of-partner-coffee-art-work2_Starbucks-in-sign-language-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2020\/12\/SNUDH-store-partners-in-front-of-partner-coffee-art-work2_Starbucks-in-sign-language-1024x641.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2020\/12\/SNUDH-store-partners-in-front-of-partner-coffee-art-work2_Starbucks-in-sign-language-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2020\/12\/SNUDH-store-partners-in-front-of-partner-coffee-art-work2_Starbucks-in-sign-language-1536x961.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2020\/12\/SNUDH-store-partners-in-front-of-partner-coffee-art-work2_Starbucks-in-sign-language-2048x1281.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2540px) 100vw, 2540px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<body><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Celebrating Talent: The Barista Contest for Partners with Disabilities<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/body>\n\n<body><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One inspiring initiative is the annual Barista Contest for Partners with Disabilities. This event is more than a competition\u2014it\u2019s a celebration of skill, passion, and perseverance. Partners showcase their coffee craftsmanship and customer service excellence, demonstrating that talent knows no boundaries. The contest fosters confidence, builds community, and highlights the diverse abilities that enrich the Starbucks experience.<\/p>\n<\/body>\n\n<body><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Recognized for Impact<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/body>\n\n<body><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As of 2025, Starbucks Korea employs\u00a0465 partners with disabilities, including approximately 10 percent in management roles. 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