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South Koreans protest American beef, McDonald's
June 10, 2008
Forbes: South Koreans are turning their anger over the government's agreement to end restrictions on imports of American beef toward McDonald's, even though the South Korean subsidiary has used beef only from Australia andNew Zealandsince 1995.
Public anger toward all things American has been mounting since the April agreement. South Korea had banned beef from U.S. cattle older than 30 months because of fear of mad cow disease.
Other restaurant chains believed to be American interests have reportedly seen business slow, including Burger King, TGI Friday's and Outback Steak House.
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