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North Korea gets into the cosmetics business

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By: TOM BRANNA

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For years, the cosmetics industry has looked to Korea—make that South Korea—for inspiration. But Seoul won't have the pennisula all to itself much longer if North Korean Chairman Kim Jong-un gets his way. According to an article in The Korea Times, North Korean cosmetics companies are improving the quality of their beauty products following the mantra: “More, better and faster world-class cosmetics.” The focus on beauty is said to be inspired by Kim Jong-un's wife, Ri...

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