North Korea’s beauty boom: Slim figures and wrinkle-free skin

2026-03-24 - 02:50

Well-off North Korean women are taking a greater interest in their physical appearance. There are generational differences in this beauty trend, with young women dieting to stay slim while middle-aged women are taking treatments to reduce wrinkles. “Affluent young women in Chongjin are eating less and exercising more as they watch their weight. People used to regard plumpness as a sign of good... Source