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Photo by pmv chamara from UnsplashDriven by the country’s high beauty standards, beauty and cosmetics manufacturers from Korea only bring the best of the best. New products from the competition enter the market all the time, so suppliers put their best foot forward to provide products with the latest technology and most effective formula. According to a November 2021 article from Statista, Korea ranks among the top 10 beauty markets in the world.
Photo by Chokniti Khongchum from PexelsKorean manufacturers are dedicated to keeping their products as the global standard. As new challenges emerge, they are finding new ways to keep their cosmetics safe, eco-friendly and effective. Major Korean beauty and cosmetics companies spend billions of South Korean won in research and development activities.
Beauty must not be at the cost of safety and comfort. To protect consumers, the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety enforces the Cosmetics Act, a regulation providing standards for manufacturing, importing and sale of cosmetics and cosmetic ingredients.
More than giving products an attractive look, good packaging is also an excellent marketing tool for businesses. This is why Korean suppliers place importance on designing alluring packaging for cosmetics.
Photo by Christin Hume on UnsplashKorea is a country known for respect and courtesy among its people, so expect these values when negotiating with Korean suppliers and reciprocate them. Professionalism, timeliness and clear communication are also business practices to keep in mind.

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