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The exhibition, hosted by Jeonnam Gwangju Unified Special City and organized by Gwangju Tourism Organization, is a stage to showcase the vision and synergy effects of the beauty industry in the Honam region by combining Jeonnam's natural bio materials and Gwangju's artificial intelligence (AI) and optical convergence technology.
(Jeonnam Gwangju = Yonhap News) Reporter Jang Deok-jong = 'Jeonnam Gwangju Beauty Industry Exhibition' will be held at the Kimdaejung Convention Center from October 2nd to 4th.
The exhibition, hosted by Jeonnam Gwangju Unified Special City and organized by Gwangju Tourism Organization, is a stage to showcase the vision and synergy effects of the beauty industry in the Honam region by combining Jeonnam's natural bio materials and Gwangju's artificial intelligence (AI) and optical convergence technology.
A total of 113 companies will participate in the event and operate 152 booths.
On site, you can see the essence of K-beauty at a glance, including skin care, functional cosmetics, hair and nail products, as well as artificial intelligence skin and scalp scanners and inner beauty products that lead K-beauty.
Business programs to help participating companies grow have also been strengthened.
In the KOTRA-linked online overseas buyer export consultation session, buyers from 15 countries with actual import contract rights and intent to purchase participate in one-on-one matching consultation.
A one-on-one consultation session with 'Musinsa', Korea's leading fashion and beauty platform, will be held to support participating companies in expanding their distribution network.
At the seminar, practical information such as overseas certification, entering the market using big data, and influencer marketing is shared.
Industrial inspection of excellent cosmetics production facilities (CGMP) for major overseas buyers, including Mongolia, will also be held.
A wealth of side events were also prepared.
During the same period, the 'Skin Beauty Contest' and 'Nail Expo' will be held simultaneously, and beauty experts from all over the country will gather to make the event even brighter.
Experience events that can be enjoyed by all ages, including a runway show performed by 100 senior models, live performance of K-beauty characters, artificial intelligence skin and scalp diagnosis, customized perfume creation, and free nail care experience, have been prepared.
Gifts will be given to the first 100 visitors every day, and visitor participation events such as prize drawings, social network service (SNS) visit verification, and stamp tours will also be presented.
Son Doo-young, head of the Artificial Intelligence Industry Bureau of Jeonnam Gwangju City, said on the 1st, "It is the largest beauty festival in the Honam region. We have prepared to support local companies in developing domestic and overseas markets and leap forward into the world, as well as allowing visitors to enjoy a variety of experiences."
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During the event period, actual import contracts will be concluded through consultation with overseas buyers.
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Participating companies will be supported in expanding their distribution networks through one-on-one consultations with Musinsa.
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