AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoK-Beauty Global Push: Korean cosmetics exports hit $11.43B in 2025, up 12.3%, with sales reaching a record 202 countries and the U.S. becoming the top market—showing how K-beauty is evolving beyond trends into tech, ingredients, and social shopping. K-Pop Culture Moment: BTS turned a Grammy snub into VMA momentum, with “SWIM” landing in major awards talk as fans watch how global platforms treat K-pop. K-Drama/Streaming Picks: September’s Netflix and Prime Video lineups are out, with new docs, comedies, and thrillers ready for binge season. Art & Identity Tension: The Gwangju Biennale’s “Taiwan Pavilion” naming fight sparked Chinese artist withdrawals, keeping geopolitics front and center in Korea’s art scene. Seoul Autumn Lifestyle: A Dream Forest hanok-area festival brings live music plus craft activities like terrariums and sea-glass making for a full day of seasonal culture. Health & Safety Watch: A new South Korea cancer-immunotherapy study highlights a targeted antibody approach aimed at expanding treatment options for more patients.
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