SEOUL, Mar. 26 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent analysis by the inbound tourism platform Creatrip has revealed that in addition to the popular plastic surgery and dermatology procedures, foreign medical tourists visiting South Korea are increasingly seeking dental and ophthalmology services. Based on data from the company’s medical tourism booking service for the first two months [...]
SEOUL, Mar. 19 (Korea Bizwire) – As the Los Angeles Dodgers kicked off their MLB World Tour in the South Korean capital, the wives of the team’s players embarked on a pilgrimage of their own — to the hallowed grounds of K-beauty retail mecca Olive Young. On Thursday afternoon, a group of around 10 wives, including [...]
SEOUL, Mar. 15 (Korea Bizwire) – In the heart of Seoul, the world’s foremost and largest gathering of digital influencers, Seoul Con 2023, has revealed a fascinating insight: when thinking of Seoul, ‘Beauty and Fashion’ dominate the imaginations of international influencers. This revelation comes from a comprehensive survey conducted by the Seoul Business Agency (SBA), which [...]
SEOUL, Mar. 2 (Korea Bizwire) –The fashion world is witnessing a resurgence of the “grandpa core” look, a style reminiscent of garments one might find in a grandfather’s closet, leading to a noticeable increase in related product sales. Characterized by classic cable knit sweaters, oversized Oxford shirts, and rugby shirts, this trend encapsulates a blend [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 29 (Korea Bizwire) – LG Health & Household has unveiled findings from a comprehensive study indicating that lips become thinner and lose their red hue as individuals age. The results of the study were published in the January issue of the international journal Skin Research and Technology. The study was conducted by the R&I [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 23 (Korea Bizwire) – Shopping platform CJ OnStyle has forecasted that this year’s fashion trend will lean towards a ‘New Classic’ style, drawing inspiration from the minimalist approach of the 1990s. As daily life resumes post-pandemic, individuals are expressing their pent-up individuality through fashion, previously manifesting in the ‘Y2K fashion’ trend with crop tops [...]
BUSAN, Feb. 13 (Korea Bizwire) – Shinsegae Centum City has announced a gradual expansion of its vegan cosmetics line, signaling a shift towards more environmentally friendly and ethical consumer choices. The department store recently inaugurated an Hourglass store on February 1, adding to its growing list of eco-friendly and vegan brands such as Dear Dahlia, Urban [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 9 (Korea Bizwire) –In a spirited move to celebrate the Lunar New Year, Seo Kyoung-duk, a professor at Sungshin Women’s University known for his social activism, has taken to social media to initiate a “Hanbok Challenge.” This comes after his successful advertisement campaign for hanbok, the traditional Korean attire, in New York’s Times [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 5 (Korea Bizwire) – As consumers grapple with rising inflation and interest rates leading to a domestic slowdown, the recommerce market, involving the resale of used items and collectible goods like luxury and limited edition products, is gaining momentum. Estimates suggest that the domestic recommerce market has recently surpassed a value of 30 trillion [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 25 (Korea Bizwire) — Fashion predictions indicate that the grunge look, featuring ripped jeans and hole-filled sweaters, is set to gain popularity this spring. According to Musinsa, a popular fashion platform, the search volume for ‘grunge look’ increased by approximately 45% from January 8 to 21 compared to the previous two weeks, showing signs [...]