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YTN Radio (FM 94.5) [YTN News FM Wise Radio Life]

□ Broadcast date and time: October 17, 2024 (Thursday)
□ Host: announcer Park Gui-bin
□ Castor: Ko Ji-hoon, head of the cosmetics policy division at the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety

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◆ Announcer Park Gui-bin (hereinafter referred to as Park Gui-bin): It's a life white paper time with the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety. Many people try beauty at home to save time in their busy daily lives. Recently, various products for self-beauty have also been released. In particular, there are a lot of permanent wave and straightener products called perm drugs and magic drugs. It's a convenient product, but if you don't use it carefully, your hair can be severely damaged, or in severe cases, you can get skin irritation and burns. Let me find out more about it. I'm calling Ko Ji-hoon, head of the cosmetics policy division at the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety. How are you, sir?

◇ Ko Ji-hoon, director of cosmetics policy at the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (hereinafter referred to as Ko Ji-hoon) Yes, hello. I'm Ko Ji-hoon, director of cosmetics policy at the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.

◆Park Gui-bin: Chief, there are a lot of people who do their own hair at home these days. Is there anything that our listeners should know when using a product like permanent wave or straightener?

◇ Ko Ji-hoon: Permanent waves and straighteners, commonly known as perm drugs and magic pills, are effective tools to change your hair style and are safely managed as a cosmetic, but they may have side effects if not used correctly. Most of the permanent wave and straightener products sold on the market consist of a set of 1 and 2 agents, like dyeing agents. The principle of these products is to first break the bond of keratin in the hair using the first medicine, then mold it into the desired shape, and then use the second medicine to restore the bond of the broken protein. Due to the nature of these chemicals, if the method of use is not followed properly, the hair may be severely damaged and broken, or it may cause inflammation if it touches the skin. Therefore, it is important to carefully read the instructions and precautions described in the manual and use them properly.

◆Park Gui Bin: How do I use permanent waves?

◇ Ko Ji-hoon: A variety of products are available depending on the purpose of use and the condition of the hair, with slightly different contents, composition, and usage. It is common to use the first and second pills in order, but some products have additional heat treatment to create a greater effect, and some products consist of only one pill without two pills for a light effect. Therefore, the most important thing when using the product is to strictly observe the first and second application times and heat treatment temperature and time. Before using it, you must check the usage method described in the product in advance and follow it. Care must be taken not to exceed the set time and temperature, as long-term use of the product, or too high a heat treatment temperature can seriously damage or break hair. In addition, it is recommended not to use the product at this time, but to wait until healthy hair grows back and replaces damaged hair before using it.

◆Park Gui Bin: What should I be aware of especially when using these products?

◇ Ko Ji-hoon: Permanent wavy or straightener products should be used away from the skin as they can cause inflammation when they touch the skin, and should be immediately washed away with running water when they touch the skin. In particular, if you come into contact with sensitive areas such as eyes, it is recommended to go to the hospital for treatment. To prevent side effects caused by the product touching the skin, you must first use the product with your gloved hands. In order to reduce contact with the skin of the face, eyes, and neck, you should use the product only on the hair and not apply it directly to the scalp. It is also a good idea to apply cream-like cosmetics in advance to areas that can contact the skin so that the product does not come into direct contact with the skin.

◆Park Gui-bin: If you're the head of the cosmetics policy department, do you try a lot of products yourself?

◇ Ko Ji-hoon: Yes, I'm using it a lot.

◆Park Gui-bin: Finally, I heard that a very important event is being held in our country's cosmetics industry right now. Please introduce what kind of event it is.

◇Ko Ji-hoon: Yes, right now at KINTEX in Ilsan, we are holding a 2024 Cosmetics Day celebration under the theme of 'K-Cosmetics, for a Better Future.' In order to strengthen the competitiveness of the domestic cosmetics industry, which is also drawing attention in the global market, and to inspire pride among cosmetics industry officials, September 7, the enactment date of the Cosmetics Act, was designated as Cosmetics Day earlier this year. Our cosmetics are the world's fourth-largest export power for cosmetics, and exports through the third quarter of this year were $7.4 billion, up more than 19% year-on-year. I think this is the result of the efforts and dedication of many people, including the technology and innovation of our cosmetics companies and the institutional support of the government. This event can be said to be a meaningful place to share future visions with industry officials who have shown interest and support for the development of the domestic cosmetics industry. In addition, along with the Cosmetics Day event, regulators from Asia, industry and academic experts will gather from the afternoon to hold the "2024 One Asia Cosmetics and Beauty Forum" to discuss regulatory harmonization and technological innovation in the cosmetics industry. From 2014 to last year, it was held while touring major cities in Asia, including Shanghai and Tokyo, and this year, it invited Asian regulators for the first time to hold it in Korea. The forum is expected to be a very useful venue for information exchange for Korean cosmetics exporters, with lectures and discussions on various topics on the future of cosmetics using beauty technologies such as AI and cutting-edge technologies, as well as cooperation meetings to solidify regulatory harmonization and cooperation channels among Asian regulators. The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety will do its best to support our cosmetics to grow further in the world by strengthening the competitiveness of our cosmetics industry. I ask for your interest and support.

◆Park VIP: That's all for today's talk. Thank you. Until now, I was Ko Ji-hoon, director of cosmetics policy at the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.