[Graphic News] S. Korea becomes top cosmetics exporter to US, surpassing France

South Korea became the leading cosmetics exporter to the United States last year, overtaking France for the first time as global demand for Korean beauty products continues to grow. Citing data from the US International Trade Commission, Bloomberg reported that South Korea’s cosmetics exports to the US reached $1.701 billion in 2024, surpassing France’s $1.263 billion. Canada ranked third with $1.022 billion in exports, followed by Italy, China, Mexico, the United Kingdom and Japan. During the s

April 24, 2025

[Graphic News] Korea leads global hair loss treatment market

A recent survey reveals that South Korean companies account for one out of every two global hair loss treatment cosmetic products. According to the Korean Intellectual Property Office, Korea has dominated international patent filings for hair loss treatment cosmetics over the past 22 years, from 2002 to 2023. Korean companies have submitted 576 patent applications, representing 42.9 percent of the total 1,344 patents filed worldwide, securing the top position. Japan follows at No. 2 with 272 pat

April 22, 2025

[Graphic News] Infertility treatments exceed 200,000 cases in 2022

A report from the Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service has revealed a 36.7 percent increase in infertility treatment cases over the past three years, with a total of 200,007 procedures performed in 2022. In vitro fertilization accounted for 83.4 percent of these treatments, and artificial insemination made up 16.6 percent. While IVF procedures have risen, IUI treatments have seen a decline. The study highlighted that IVF treatments were most common among women aged 35-39, whereas IUI w

April 21, 2025

[Graphic News] World’s most disappointing tourist attractions

A recent study has revealed that the top five most disappointing tourist attractions are all located in Europe. Radical Storage, a global luggage-storage platform, analyzed 95,932 visitor reviews across 200 popular tourist attractions worldwide to identify which ones were most likely to be disappointing. At the top of the list is the United Kingdom’s Alton Towers, the largest theme park in the country. Nearly half (49.4 percent) of the reviews for the park mentioned negative experiences, includi

April 17, 2025

[Graphic News] American opinions on Trump’s deportation policies

Public reaction to former President Donald Trump’s aggressive deportation policies remains deeply divided, according to a survey by the Pew Research Center. Roughly 32 percent of US adults believe all undocumented immigrants should be deported, while 16 percent oppose any deportations. The majority – about 51 percent – support deporting some individuals, particularly those convicted of violent crimes. Among this group, an overwhelming 97 percent favor deporting individuals with violent criminal

April 15, 2025

[Graphic News] Over 160 dead or missing due to maritime accidents in 2024: data

More than 160 people died or went missing in maritime accidents in South Korea last year, government data showed. In 2024, 3,255 maritime accidents occurred in the country, up 5.3 percent from 2023, according to the data compiled by the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries. In the accidents, a total of 164 people were killed or went missing, up 74.5 percent from the corresponding tally for 2023. In detail, there were 706 major accidents, such as collision, capsizing and sinking, with collisions betw

April 14, 2025

[Graphic News] Age at which Koreans start to use makeup causes concerns

As the age at which South Koreans begin using makeup continues to fall, concerns about makeup’s impact on health are growing. According to a survey conducted by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, which surveyed 9,274 elementary school students, 4,678 secondary school students and a total of 13,952 makeup users, 11 percent (1,025) of elementary school students and 25.6 percent (1,196) of secondary school students reported using makeup. The most common age to begin using makeup was between fift

April 10, 2025

[Graphic News] ChatGPT dominates generative AI app market in Korea

ChatGPT has emerged as the most widely used generative AI app among Korean smartphone users across all age groups, according to a survey by market research firm Wiseapp Retail Goods. The survey, conducted from March 3-9 across Android and iOS platforms, reveals that ChatGPT, developed by OpenAI, leads the generative AI app market in Korea. Among users under 20, ChatGPT was the top choice, followed by Wrtn. For those in their 20s and 30s, ChatGPT ranked first, with Wrtn and Perplexity trailing. U

April 9, 2025

[Graphic News] 8 in 10 Koreans accept Constitutional Court’s ruling

A survey released on Sunday found that 8 out of 10 people in South Korea said they accept the Constitutional Court’s decision on Friday to uphold the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol, removing him from office over his declaration of martial law in December. The survey, conducted by Gallup Korea and commissioned by the Seoul Economic Daily, polled 1,012 people aged 18 or older nationwide on April 4–5. The results revealed that 81 percent of respondents said they “accept” the Constitutional

April 8, 2025

[Graphic News] Major controversies associated with past South Korean presidents

The Constitutional Court removed former President Yoon Suk Yeol from office on Friday over his declaration of martial law on Dec. 3. Below is a summary of the struggles faced by past presidents.

April 7, 2025