SOUTH KOREA: According to Asia Pulse news, South Korean cosmetic imports, especially to Chinese-speaking countries, increased sharply in 2005. South Korea exported more than $222 million in cosmetics last year (excluding perfumes and bath products), up 35.6% from 2004. China was the largest importer of South Korean cosmetics, with $62.73 million in imports. South Korea’s cosmetic exports to the U.S. dropped 16.3% to just over $26 million. Overall, the nation’s imports of cosmetic products re...