Cosmetics Industry

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A modern, well-lit warehouse filled with K-beauty products, symbolizing South Korea's rise as a top global beauty exporter.

K-Beauty's Record Half: $7 Billion in Exports, Second Place Worldwide, and an American Growth Engine

South Korea's beauty exports hit a record $7 billion in H1 2026, cementing its status as the world's second-largest cosmetics exporter. The United States has emerged as the primary growth engine, surpassing China.

Kimiko Johnson·June 24, 2026

Capsum and KKT Labs leaders shaking hands in a modern lab, symbolizing their acquisition and future collaboration in product development.

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Capsum acquires KKT Labs to expand U.S. presence

Krupa Koestline, founder of KKT Labs, will immediately take the helm as CEO of Capsum USA.

Andriy Volkov·June 9, 2026