SEOUL, Jan. 21 (Korea Bizwire) – CJ Olive Young Corp., the distribution arm of South Korea’s food-to-cosmetics conglomerate CJ Group, said Wednesday it has partnered with Sephora to launch dedicated K-beauty zones across the French cosmetics retailer’s online and offline channels. Under the strategic partnership, Sephora customers in six countries will initially gain access to [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 19 (Korea Bizwire) — Hyundai Duty Free said Sunday it has introduced an artificial intelligence–based beauty experience zone at its Trade Center store in southern Seoul, offering customers personalized skin and makeup analysis through interactive digital tools. The pop-up space, titled “AI Beauty Trip,” will operate on the ninth floor of the Trade Center [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 8 (Korea Bizwire) — Louis Vuitton has reopened its flagship Dosan store in Seoul’s Gangnam district following a renovation that commemorates the 130th anniversary of the brand’s iconic monogram, the company said Wednesday. The refurbishment pays tribute to the monogram design created in 1896 by Georges Vuitton in honor of his father, Louis Vuitton, [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 17 (Korea Bizwire) — A growing number of South Korean children and teenagers are embracing makeup as part of their everyday culture, driven by social media trends, easy access to inexpensive cosmetics and a loosening of school restrictions. The shift has sparked concern among parents and educators who worry about the deepening pressures [...]
BUSAN, Dec. 15 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s Coast Guard has arrested a smuggling ring accused of importing thousands of counterfeit luxury goods from China and selling them online, prompting several global fashion houses to issue formal letters of appreciation — an unusually public response from brands that rarely acknowledge enforcement actions. The South Regional Coast [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 20 (Korea Bizwire) – CJ Olive Young Corp., the retail unit of South Korea’s food-to-cosmetics conglomerate CJ Group, said Thursday it has partnered with Life Healthcare Group (LHG), a major health care company in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), to sell Korean beauty products in the Middle Eastern nation. Under the memorandum of [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 18 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s consumer goods exports—long considered a supporting player to the country’s heavyweight industries—are rapidly emerging as a new growth engine, fueled by the global spread of Hallyu and the runaway popularity of titles like the animated film K-Pop Demon Hunters. Government data show that exports of K-food, K-beauty, and [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 12 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea is preparing to roll out a sweeping plan this year to boost exports of its consumer goods, riding a wave of global enthusiasm for Korean food, beauty, and fashion, the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources said Wednesday. Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo outlined the strategy in a meeting [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 10 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s once-niche men’s cosmetics industry is rapidly emerging as a major growth engine for K-beauty, driven by changing attitudes toward grooming and self-care among younger male consumers. Once limited to simple skin lotion sets, the market has expanded to include makeup, fragrance, and scalp-care products as more men embrace [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 21 (Korea Bizwire) — With competition in the cosmetics industry intensifying, major South Korean beauty brands are increasingly turning their stores into immersive spaces where customers can test products and experience the essence of each brand beyond the counter. APR Co. operates “Space Dosan” in Seoul’s Sinsa-dong, where visitors can try its Medicube skincare [...]