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, Nov. 26 (Korea Bizwire) — For many South Korean women, who are known to have keen interest in caring about their appearance, visiting their regular beauty parlor or hair salon was considered as a common part of their beauty routine. As the pandemic drags on, however, concern about infection in crowded places has prompted [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 13 (Korea Bizwire) — According to e-commerce giant Gmarket, a growing number of middle-aged South Koreans are spending more money on dieting, skin care and other products or services that help them to maintain a youthful appearance. Those in their 40s and 50s are investing more in themselves, as they have the economic [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 27(Korea Bizwire) — A growing number of South Koreans are using a regular delivery service to order household necessities to keep up with their busy lifestyle. According to data from Shinhan Card released last Saturday, spending on regular delivery services for men’s grooming products such as razors and shirts rose by 111.2 percent during [...]
SEOUL, March 9 (Korea Bizwire) – You might be able to change the look of your pelvis soon, thanks to South Korean surgeons who have come up with a pelvis cosmetic surgery procedure. Facelifts and breast implants are common plastic surgical procedures. Buttocks augmentation is no longer something out of the ordinary. However, how your pelvis [...]
SEOUL, March 3 (Korea Bizwire) – Chinese consumers are widely expected to demand more luxurious and advanced products, a report suggested Friday, urging South Korean exporters to keep up with the ever-changing taste of consumers in the world’s largest market. IT, beauty and premium were among six keywords picked to describe the latest spending trend [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 25 (Korea Bizwire) – The 2016 International Beauty Expo Korea has kicked off at COEX, marking its 14th anniversary. This year’s expo has attracted 200 companies from six countries, highlighting their latest beauty and cosmetics products ranging from home care devices to cosmetics, hair products, and health food and beverages. Some 1,200 buyers [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 8 (Korea Bizwire) – Corporate feud over the source of a toxin strain used in Botox injections has raised safety concerns among consumers, who lay the blame on the state drug safety agency for standing akimbo even when the controversy is growing. Officials at the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety reaffirmed Tuesday [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 13 (Korea Bizwire) – Korean scientists are making progress in red ginseng research to counteract skin aging. According to the Korea Ginseng Corporation (KGC), research teams from Kyunghee University and the Korea Institute of Radiological & Medical Sciences (KIRMS) have both made breakthroughs in animal testing, with new discoveries showing that red ginseng [...]
GOYANG, South Korea, Oct. 13 (Korea Bizwire) – K-Beauty Expo 2016 kicked off Thursday for a four-day run at KINTEX, gathering 450 companies, overseas buyers, and experts in various sectors of the beauty industry. The event marks its eighth anniversary, and this year’s trade show will feature a wide range of beauty products, from skin [...]