Special report: South Korea's male grooming market

Published: 22-Mar-2015
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South Korean men spend more money on skin care products than men anywhere else in the world

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The South Korean men’s toiletries market in 2014 grew to a value of US$221.81m and a volume of 28.25m units. New data from market research provider Canadean shows 2014 year-on-year increases in value

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