K-beauty’s next formula: Makeup that works like skincare
Clean skin trends give rise to skincare-makeup hybrids that trade heavy coverage for nourishing formulas.
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C-commerce tightens grip on Korea’s retail marketAliExpress and Temu gain ground in Korea as sellers tap cross-border channels.
AliExpress and Temu gain ground in Korea as sellers tap cross-border channels.
In South Korea, why cheaper flour, sugar may not mean cheaper ramyeon
Industry officials say meaningful price cuts for ramyeon manufacturers remain difficult to justify because flour accounts for only a small share of production costs.
Middle East tensions raise supply stakes for energy-hungry South Korea
Strait of Hormuz closure could deal a blow to Korean businesses through higher oil prices, currency swings, weaker investment.
‘K-donut’ renaissance: Korea-born donut brand Knotted takes aim at Donut capitals
Though the domestic buzz has subsided, the donut brand’s signature pastel box has reached the very countries that gave rise to the classic donut, introducing what its parent…
Ramyeon powers South Korea’s K-food exports to record high of US$17.5bil
As ramyeon has become a growing export item, the country’s leading noodle makers have begun to expand outward.
Nearly 80% of South Korea’s dog meat farms shut ahead of 2027 ban
Officials attribute the acceleration in closures to growing public support for the ban, financial incentives for early shutdowns and active encouragement from local governments.
No mass exit: South Korean e-commerce giant Coupang holds users after massive breach
Traffic data shows limited migration to rivals, underscoring Coupang’s entrenched ecosystem.
CEO of South Korean e-commerce platform resigns over massive data breach
The CEO of Coupang stepped down after a major data breach that compromised personal data of millions of users — prompting a crisis of trust and internal shake-up at the company.
Double squeeze: Weak won, US tariffs tighten grip on K-food, K-beauty
While a weaker currency can boost price competitiveness for export-heavy firms, that advantage is often undercut by costly imported inputs when the bulk of production remains in…