South Korean Cosmetics

South Korea’s HERA aims to capture Japanese market through exclusive offerings and increasing consumer touchpoints

17-Oct-2023 By Hui Ling Dang

South Korean cosmetics brand HERA is stepping up on its global expansion starting from a recent debut in Japan, where it has launched several exclusive products catered to local consumers’ preferences.

Korean Isoi expands natural skin care operations

28-Nov-2016 By Natasha Spencer

South Korean cosmetics company, Isoi, is building on its domestic market appeal by expanding its Korean skin care products internationally.

New boutique beauty chain focuses solely on Korean cosmetics

23-Mar-2016 By Simon Pitman

A new boutique beauty chain has opened up throughout the US and Canada offering ‘a one stop shop’ for Korean beauty products.

Korea signs free-trade deal with Vietnam to cut tariffs on cosmetics

14-May-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

Korea has agreed to a free-trade deal with Vietnam that minstry officials say will gradually cut tariffs on cosmetics exports in Southeast Asia.

Korean TV shows boosting cosmetics sales in China

16-Apr-2015 By Simon Pitman

Demand for Korean beauty products is soaring in China, and sources now reckon this is thanks in large part to the influx of Korean television drama in the country.

Korea cosmetics boom as China consumers scramble for more

11-Mar-2015 By Simon Pitman

South Korean cosmetic producers are continuing to enjoy the best of times as latest statistics show that export grew by 50% in the past year, fuelled mainly by demand from China.

China and Korea agree on leglislation likely to boost cosmetics trade

12-Nov-2014 By Simon Pitman

Ongoing negotiations between the China and South Korea governments have resulted in a preliminary agreement that will allow Korean consumer goods manufacturers to trade more easily with China.

Luxury cosmetics soar despite sanctions in North Korea

23-Oct-2014 By Michelle Yeomans

North Korea imported US$644.3 million worth of luxury goods including cosmetics last year, despite UN sanctions.

Chinese tourism boosting Korean cosmetics thanks to women

12-Aug-2014 By Lucy Whitehouse

Female tourists from China are fuelling a boost in sales for South Korean cosmetics brands, according to new figures released by Huanqiu website.

in-cosmetics Asia turns spotlight on fast-paced South Korea

19-Aug-2013 By Simon Pitman

This year’s in-cosmetics Asia event will have a major focus on the fast growing, rapidly evolving and increasingly innovative South Korea market for cosmetics and personal care.

Study finds China takes shine to South Korean cosmetics

15-Aug-2013 By Michelle Yeomans

Cosmetic companies like AmorePacific are investing in China's beauty and personal care market which is estimated to be worth $34 billion this year, after its revealed that Chinese consumers favour South Korean cosmetics.

All eyes on South Korea as double digit growth promises lots of opportunity

06-Aug-2012 By Simon Pitman

As growth potential starts to wane in some of the faster developing markets in Asia, South Korea may show more promise to international players wishing to tap into high growth potential.