New Delhi, June 30 -- South Korea's cosmetics exports surpassed those of the United States for the first time this year to take the second position globally, as per the data provided by the Korea International Trade Association, reports Korea Herald.

Now, the only country trailing South Korea is 'industry powerhouse France,' according to the report.

Korea exported USD 3.61 billion worth of cosmetics between January and April, narrowly edging out the United States' USD 3.57 billion, according to the Korea International Trade Association.

This marks Korea's first time overtaking the US in beauty exports, after its exports in the January-March period, which totalled USD 2.58 billion, had lagged behind America's USD 2.72 billion.

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