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Amorepacific plays key role in ASEAN-ROK cultural diplomacy

Latest K-Beauty trends and its vision of coexistence presented to First Ladies of ASEAN nations visiting for the ASEAN-ROK Commemorative Summit

SEOUL, South Korea, Nov. 28, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Amorepacific Group (Amorepacific) played a key role in cultural diplomacy through a showcase of K-beauty for the First Ladies of six ASEAN nations visiting Korea for the ASEAN-Republic of Korea Commemorative Summit.

 

 

South Korea’s First Lady Kim Jung Sook and First Ladies of ASEAN countries observe Amorepacific’s digital skin analysis demonstration (Source: Blue House Photo Journalists)
South Korea’s First Lady Kim Jung Sook and First Ladies of ASEAN countries observe Amorepacific’s digital skin analysis demonstration (Source: Blue House Photo Journalists)

 

Amorepacific participated in the ASEAN-ROK K-Beauty Festival held at BEXCO, Busan from November 25 to 26 and presented its star brands popular among ASEAN customers, along with its corporate vision of coexistence and mutual growth at its exhibition booth titled the K-Beauty Harmony Zone.

Amorepacific Exhibition Booth at ASEAN-ROK K-Beauty Festival
Amorepacific Exhibition Booth at ASEAN-ROK K-Beauty Festival

On November 26 Amorepacific's exhibition was introduced to the First Ladies of Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia and Philippines who came to the event with South Korea's First Lady Kim Jung Sook. The company's efforts to inspire customers, society, and the industry through mutual growth were presented. An opportunity to experience innovative digital technologies that will drive future growth of the beauty industry was also provided.

Thailand’s Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation Suvit Maesincee and South Korea’s Minister of SMEs and Startups Park Young Sun visits the Amorepacific exhibition at the ASEAN-ROK K-Beauty Festival on November 25th, 2019 (Source Amorepacific)
Thailand’s Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation Suvit Maesincee and South Korea’s Minister of SMEs and Startups Park Young Sun visits the Amorepacific exhibition at the ASEAN-ROK K-Beauty Festival on November 25th, 2019 (Source Amorepacific)

At the exhibition, the First Ladies expressed their familiarity with the brands such as Sulwhasoo, Laneige and Innisfree, and tested Amorepacific's latest digital beauty device from its brand MakeON. Their interest in the diverse brand lineup highlighted the presence of Amorepacific's global brands that are now thriving in the ASEAN market.

They were also fascinated by innovative digital technologies highlighting the future of the beauty industry. The First Ladies showed great interest in the award-winning[1] IOPE personalized 3D printed facial masks, which caters to individual face shapes and skin conditions and can be printed within five minutes. A demonstration of the IOPE Lab Skin Solution service, a personalized consultation based on professional skin analysis and 1:1 examination, was also provided.

At the site, South Korea's First Lady Kim Jung Sook offered the MakeON Skin Light Therapy II device and Innisfree mascara product to the First Ladies as a gift. The Korean Blue House also presented Sulwhasoo Timetreasure Luxury Set to the First Ladies attending the Summit. Crafted by traditional Korean artisans exclusively for this occasion, the set includes a selection of Sulwhasoo's Timetreasure line placed in a Korean traditional wooden dressing stand engraved with ten traditional symbols of longevity and wrapped in the golden Korean bojagi embroidered in the same design.

Amorepacific entered the ASEAN market in 1998 first through Vietnam and has today expanded its business to Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, and the Philippines. It has also been expanding its brand portfolio, which currently includes its five global champion brands - Sulwhasoo, Laneige, Mamonde, Etude, innisfree, and Hera, and Ryo. Amorepacific plans to further expand its reach and customer base in ASEAN as one of its key global growth bases in Asia.

[1] 'CES Innovation Honoree' award in the 3D Printing Category at the CES Innovation Awards 2020

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Source: Amorepacific
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