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South Korea’s Medical Tourism Boom Opens New Market for Beauty Retailers as Pharmacy Spending Surges

South Korea’s Medical Tourism Boom Opens New Market for Beauty Retailers as Pharmacy Spending Surges

Photo=Motionelements South Korea’s medical tourism boom is creating a new growth opportunity for beauty retailers and health-care businesses as international visitors increasingly pair dermatology treatments with pharmacy shopping. For U.S. beauty brands, global retailers and investors tracking the Asian consumer market, the shift highlights how medical services can drive demand for skin-care products, supplements and specialized cosmetics well beyond traditional

Oct 21 2026
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Lee Soo-man’s A2O LITE Scores No. 1 Hit Within a Week, Testing New K-Pop Venture’s Global Appeal

Lee Soo-man’s A2O LITE Scores No. 1 Hit Within a Week, Testing New K-Pop Venture’s Global Appeal

Photo=A20Entertainment The global music industry is increasingly shaped by streaming charts, viral social media trends and the ability to turn early attention into lasting fan loyalty. For U.S. music companies, streaming platforms and investors tracking the international expansion of K-pop, A2O LITE’s rapid debut offers a fresh test of that formula. The girl group, created by veteran K-pop producer Lee

Oct 21 2026
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Ceragem Founder Adopts CEO as Son, Transfers 10% Stake in Unusual Succession Move

Ceragem Founder Adopts CEO as Son, Transfers 10% Stake in Unusual Succession Move

Ceragem South Korea’s founder-led businesses are exploring succession strategies that extend beyond traditional family inheritance, raising questions about corporate governance, ownership continuity and tax planning for investors. Ceragem, a privately held home health-care company, has taken an unusual approach: Founder and Chairman Lee Hwan-sung has adopted Chief Executive Lee Kyung-soo as his son and transferred a 10% stake in the

Oct 21 2026
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‘Moving’ Star Go Youn Jung Opens Up About Returning for Season 2 of Disney’s Hit Korean Drama

‘Moving’ Star Go Youn Jung Opens Up About Returning for Season 2 of Disney’s Hit Korean Drama

(Photo=Disney) One of Disney's biggest Korean streaming hits is getting a second season, and actress Go Youn Jung is returning to a role that helped bring the superhero drama “Moving” to international audiences. But after the original series' success, the actress says she felt pressure to live up to viewers' expectations. Released in 2023, “Moving” became the most watched Korean

Oct 21 2026
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K-Pop Is Bringing Millions to South Korea, but Its Tourism Industry Is Struggling to Keep Up

K-Pop Is Bringing Millions to South Korea, but Its Tourism Industry Is Struggling to Keep Up

(Photo=Pixabay) South Korea has become one of the world's hottest travel destinations, riding a wave of international enthusiasm for its music, television shows and food. Foreign visitors are arriving in record numbers and spending billions of dollars. Yet behind the boom, complaints about excessive charges, poor service and inadequate facilities are exposing weaknesses in the country's tourism industry. An American

Oct 21 2026
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