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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.
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."
Her visit to the retailer coincided with the opening of the APEC “K-Beauty Pavilion,” a showcase promoting South Korea’s skincare innovations.
The event highlighted the growing global influence of South Korea’s beauty industry, which exported over $10.3 billion in products in 2024.
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.
With no official standards or protected designation, the definition remains contested.
La secretaria de prensa de la Casa Blanca, Karoline Leavitt, llamó la atención en la cumbre de APEC por la promoción de productos de belleza K en medio de debates globales sobre la autenticidad del término.