Evolving Beauty Standards
The perception of double eyelid surgery has shifted dramatically in South Korea, evolving from a desire to conform to Western beauty ideals to embracing a unique Korean standard of beauty. As competition in the job market intensifies, appearance becomes a vital asset, prompting many young South Koreans to undergo surgery as a rite of passage. Government support for the plastic surgery industry further fuels this trend, making South Korea a global hub for medical tourism in aesthetics.In this clip
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