Mass Market Cosmetics Surpass Prestige Brands in Q1 2025: A Shift in Beauty Consumer Behavior

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For the first time in industry history, mass market cosmetics in the U.S. have overtaken prestige beauty brands in quarterly sales.According to retail data from Q1 2025, mass market beauty saw a 3% rise in revenue, while the prestige sector remained stagnant.This trend represents more than a temporary sales fluctuation—it signals a deep structural shift … 더 읽기

Trump Returns to the World Stage with Mideast Trip

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Former U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent Middle East trip has reignited his political presence on the global stage.From proposing a U.S.-led “freedom zone” in Gaza, suggesting the lifting of sanctions on Syria, nearing a revival of the Iran nuclear deal, and offering to mediate the Ukraine conflict — Trump’s tour signals more than symbolic diplomacy. … 더 읽기

iOS 18.5: A Strategic Update Bridging iPhone 13 and the Future of Apple’s Ecosystem

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On May 12, 2025, Apple released iOS 18.5, a subtle yet significant software update that prioritizes usability, security, and infrastructure refinement over flashy features.Unlike some previous iterations, iOS 18.5 doesn’t rely on a major UI redesign or new app launch to make its mark. Instead, it focuses on system-level improvements and paves the way for … 더 읽기

Can Pi Coin Become a Real-World Currency?

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Pi Coin, a cryptocurrency mined via smartphones, is gaining attention as a potential real-life currency in the evolving crypto landscape.Launched in 2019 by a team of Stanford PhDs, the Pi Network began as a centralized project with the aim of becoming fully decentralized.Its biggest appeal lies in mobile accessibility, but whether it can mature into … 더 읽기

The Skincare Industry in 2025: Shaped by Technology and Sustainability

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Science, sustainability, and personalization are becoming the new standards in skincare consumption.As we enter 2025, the global skincare industry is evolving beyond conventional beauty products.From biotechnology-powered skin regeneration to AI-based personalized products and climate-responsive clean beauty, skincare is undergoing one of its most transformative periods yet. Biotech Skincare: A New Era of Skin Regeneration Traditional … 더 읽기

US-South Korea Precision-Guided Bombing Drill

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Strengthening US-South Korea Military Cooperation On June 5, 2024, the United States and South Korea resumed precision-guided bombing drills for the first time in seven years.This exercise aims to enhance military preparedness on the Korean Peninsula in response to North Korea’s provocative actions.Significantly, the participation of the US B-1B strategic bomber, conducting live ammunition training, … 더 읽기

Gangneung Danoje Festival : A Fusion of Tradition and Modernity

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Festival Overview From June 6 to 13, 2024, the city of Gangneung in Gangwon Province will host the Gangneung Danoje Festival, one of South Korea’s most renowned folk festivals, recognized as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.This festival offers a unique blend of experiences, from shamanistic rituals of the Joseon Dynasty to contemporary cultural events, showcasing … 더 읽기

2024 South Korea-Africa Summit : A New Chapter in Cooperation and Sustainability

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Overview The South Korea-Africa Summit will be held from June 4 to 5, 2024, in Ilsan and Seoul.This summit is seen as a significant opportunity to strengthen cooperation between South Korea and African nations and to build sustainable partnerships.Under the slogan ‘Creating a Future Together: Shared Growth, Sustainability, and Solidarity,’ various African delegations, international organizations, … 더 읽기

Zalpha Generation: The Rise of a New Consumer Force and Its Impact

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What is the Zalpha Generation? The Zalpha Generation is a term that combines Generation Z (born mid-1990s to 2009) and Generation Alpha (born after 2010), referring to the first generation to grow up entirely in a digital environment.These individuals are digital natives who have never experienced analog methods, and they are adept at communicating and … 더 읽기