{
  "id": 16724248,
  "title": "Kolmar vice chairman confident in K-beauty's continued growth",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/kolmar-vice-chairman-confident-in-k-beautys-continued-growth",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-27T08:02:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20261027/kolmar-vice-chairman-confident-in-k-beautys-continued-growth"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kolmar Group's Vice Chairman Yoon Sang-hyun expressed confidence in the continued expansion of the K-beauty industry at Amazon Beauty in Seoul 2026. During his presentation, Yoon emphasized the growth potential of K-beauty, attributing it to the emergence of new brands and the ecosystem that connects product developers with global consumers. Kolmar Korea has been the event's exclusive manufacturing sponsor for three consecutive years since its inception in 2024. Amazon Beauty in Seoul is an annual conference and networking opportunity that aids Korean beauty brands in expanding their presence in overseas markets via Amazon's global e-commerce platform. Yoon highlighted that the driving force behind K-beauty's growth is the continuous appearance of fresh brands. He explained that with a solid concept, Original Design Manufacturing (ODM) companies like Kolmar Korea can develop products, while global platforms such as Amazon link them with consumers worldwide, thus fostering an ecosystem that makes this growth possible.",
  "summary": "Kolmar Group Vice Chairman Yoon Sang-hyun expressed confidence in K-beauty’s continued growth at Amazon Beauty in Seoul 2026 on Tuesday. Yoon delivered a presentation on the sustainability of K-beauty, highlighting the industry's growth potential, driven by the emergence of new brands and an ecosystem connecting product developers with global consumers. Kolmar Korea has served as the event’s…",
  "key_points": [
    "Kolmar Group VP Yoon Sang-hyun confident in K-beauty growth",
    "K-beauty expansion driven by new brands and global platform",
    "Kolmar Korea exclusive manufacturer sponsor for three years"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The synergy between specialized manufacturers and global e-commerce platforms creates a scalable ecosystem that allows emerging Korean beauty brands to reach international consumers more efficiently.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}