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Korean cosmetics in US could face racism criticism: KOTRA
By Korea HeraldPublished : July 21, 2016 - 17:02
[THE INVESTOR] Packages of Korean cosmetics selling in US contain expressions that could face criticism of racism, according to a report by Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency on July 21.
The report notes that a disconcerting ratio of packages included incorrect translations and improper expressions, resulting in bringing down the overall image of Korean cosmetics.
Whitening, for example, should be changed to brightening as customers can take it as an expression of racism, the agency pointed out.
As Asian-Americans tend to have fondness for Korean cosmetics and are growing fast in terms of population, Korean beauty companies should target them as well as millennials, it suggested as a way to gain momentum in the US market.
According to the report, Korea exported beauty products worth 251.5 billion won (US$221 million) to the US.
By Hwang You-mee (glamazon@heraldcorp.com)
The report notes that a disconcerting ratio of packages included incorrect translations and improper expressions, resulting in bringing down the overall image of Korean cosmetics.
Whitening, for example, should be changed to brightening as customers can take it as an expression of racism, the agency pointed out.
As Asian-Americans tend to have fondness for Korean cosmetics and are growing fast in terms of population, Korean beauty companies should target them as well as millennials, it suggested as a way to gain momentum in the US market.
According to the report, Korea exported beauty products worth 251.5 billion won (US$221 million) to the US.
By Hwang You-mee (glamazon@heraldcorp.com)
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