Skincare souvenırs Lasers, facial firming drive new wave of visitors to South Korea HEEJIN KIM AND YUNJI HAReuters Jun 13, 2026 3 hrs ago 0 1 of 5 Cindy Gu from the U.S. receives a skin consultation at Lienjang Clinic. Cindy Gu prepares for a before-and-after comparison at Lienjang Clinic in Seoul, South Korea. Cindy Gu receives skincare at Lienjang Clinic. Cindy Gu, who is from the U.S., receives skincare at Lienjang Clinic in Seoul, South Korea. KIM HONG-JI PHOTOS, REUTERS Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save HEEJIN KIM AND YUNJI HAReuters WORLDVIEW| BEAUTY TOURISMkAm|6I:42? |2C:2 +F 7:CDE G:D:E65 $6@F= 6:89E J62CD 28@ E@ E@FC E96 4276D 2?5 A2C<D @7 E96 $@FE9 z@C62? 42A:E2= 3FE DA6?E 2 <6J A2CE @7 96C =2E6DE EC:A :? pAC:= :? 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Related to this story Most Popular Marion man gets multiple drug charges after SWAT Team search "This arrest is the result of the continued dedication of our team to remove illegal drugs from our communities." Opening soon? The Madness, Copper Penny Grill still coming to Marion, owners say Despite some delays, two new restaurants for Marion – The Madness and The Copper Penny Grill – are still in the works to open soon. Lake James beach day, music highlight free things to around McDowell County area this weekend The Barefoot Baby Foundation and Centro Unido Latin America will host a free family beach day at Lake James State Park. Should McDowell County's sales tax increase? Voters to decide this fall The McDowell County Board of Commissioners unanimously agreed to call for a referendum to raise the sales tax to 7%. McDowell High School graduates 313 in Friday ceremony “You have demonstrated resilience, determination, kindness, and a commitment to one another."
Marion man gets multiple drug charges after SWAT Team search "This arrest is the result of the continued dedication of our team to remove illegal drugs from our communities."
Opening soon? The Madness, Copper Penny Grill still coming to Marion, owners say Despite some delays, two new restaurants for Marion – The Madness and The Copper Penny Grill – are still in the works to open soon.
Lake James beach day, music highlight free things to around McDowell County area this weekend The Barefoot Baby Foundation and Centro Unido Latin America will host a free family beach day at Lake James State Park.
Should McDowell County's sales tax increase? Voters to decide this fall The McDowell County Board of Commissioners unanimously agreed to call for a referendum to raise the sales tax to 7%.
McDowell High School graduates 313 in Friday ceremony “You have demonstrated resilience, determination, kindness, and a commitment to one another."
