Retail
August 21, 2018
Estée Lauder enlisted Korean-American Irene Kim as a brand ambassador. Image credit: Estée Lauder
By Sarah Ramirez
South Korea is one of the most important fashion markets in Asia, but luxury brands need to understand the culture to capture consumers' attention.
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