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Renowned for its multi-step skincare routine and its foundation in the ever trendy Korean culture, K-beauty has become a multi-billion dollar industry across the globe.
The term covers a wide range of skincare, make-up and cosmetics from South Korea and is lauded for its quality and value.
But as demand grows, tens of thousands of companies are claiming to be K-beauty, and not all of them are based in South Korea. This has raised questions about its identity and authenticity.
In the midst of its identity crisis, counterfeiters are now getting involved.
So, what puts the K in K-beauty?
We hear from manufacturers, retailers and industry bodies who might have an idea.
Presented and produced by David Cann
Sound mix: Ben Houghton
[This episode was first broadcast on 28 October 2025]
(Picture: A young Asian woman applying a moisturising cream in front of a mirror. Credit: Getty Images)

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Presenter/producer: Ashish Sharma
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(Picture: Spanish Secretary of State for Labour Joaquin Perez Rey speaking about how unemployment in April 2026 fell below 2.4 million people for the first time since June 2008. Credit: JAVIER LIZON/EPA/Shutterstock)

From cafes and gyms to supermarkets and restaurants, content creators are moving into everyday spaces, searching for attractive backdrops for their photos and videos. But as the influencer economy grows, their presence is dividing companies, customers and creators. Megan Lawton speaks to business owners, influencers and digital culture experts about what the rules should be.
Presenter: Megan Lawton
Producer: Sam Gruet
(Photo: Tony Marks, owner of the Starfish and Coffee cafe in Brighton in the UK; Credit: Megan Lawton)

Nigeria pharmacist Abimbola Adebakin tells us how a failed start-up and the struggle to access essential medicines inspired her to build Advantage Health Africa, a company connecting pharmacies and helping deliver medicines across Nigeria.
Presenter: Leanna Byrne
Producer Amber Mehmood
(Photo: Abimbola Adebakin. Credit: Studio 24)

This week, Michelle, Rahul and Will explore prediction markets — online platforms where people can bet on future events, from elections to pop culture and even world conflicts.
Concerns about insider trading are on the rise and platforms are being banned in an increasing number of countries. So as talk of regulation increases, we try to predict the future of the prediction market.
Presenters: Michelle Fleury, Rahul Tandon and Will Bain
Producer: Rebecca Smyllie
(Photo: Getty/Yuichiro Chino)