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flag White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt drew attention at the APEC summit for promoting K-beauty products amid global debates over the term’s authenticity.

flag Karoline Leavitt, White House press secretary, sparked attention during the APEC summit in Gyeongju, South Korea, after sharing an Instagram post featuring 13 K-beauty products, including sheet masks and serums, some labeled "Olive Young Exclusive." flag Her visit to the retailer coincided with the opening of the APEC “K-Beauty Pavilion,” a showcase promoting South Korea’s skincare innovations. flag The event highlighted the growing global influence of South Korea’s beauty industry, which exported over $10.3 billion in products in 2024. flag While demand for K-beauty has surged internationally, including in the U.S., debate continues over what qualifies as authentic K-beauty, as brands outside South Korea, like U.S.-based Seoul Ceuticals, market products as such despite being manufactured elsewhere. flag With no official standards or protected designation, the definition remains contested.

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