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Cyber Hankuk University K-Beauty students win top awards at CIDESCO competition

From Hankyoreh · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Cyber Hankuk University of Foreign Studies' K-Beauty department won numerous awards, including the Minister of Health and Welfare Award, at the 2026 Korea CIDESCO Beauty Therapy Online Skills Competition.
  • The competition, held online, involved participants submitting videos of their skills in areas like skin care and makeup, with judges evaluating hygiene, analysis, technique, and client care.
  • The university aims to cultivate global beauty market leaders through integrated education and industry partnerships, offering specialized tracks in beauty and K-beauty management.

Cyber Hankuk University of Foreign Studies' K-Beauty department achieved significant recognition at the 2026 Korea CIDESCO Beauty Therapy Online Skills Competition. Students secured multiple accolades, highlighted by Kim Min-kyung (Class of '24) receiving the prestigious Minister of Health and Welfare Award.

Other notable achievements include Wang Hye-jun (Class of '26) earning the Chairman of the Federation of Vocational Economy and Industry Associations Award, and Lee Jin-ha (Class of '24) winning a gold medal. The awards ceremony took place offline on June 6, with a simultaneous YouTube live broadcast.

Professor Choi Seo-yeon, head of the K-Beauty department, expressed pride in the students' accomplishments during the 80th anniversary of CIDESCO's founding. She emphasized the department's commitment to strengthening integrated education and industry collaborations to nurture leaders for the global beauty market.

The K-Beauty department focuses on training comprehensive beauty experts for the K-culture era. It offers four specialized tracks: cosmetic science, hair design, makeup/nail art, and K-beauty management/creator. The curriculum integrates business and foreign language studies to develop global business acumen. Partnerships with industry leaders like Juno Beauty and Foret provide students with practical experience and support for national certifications.

I am very proud of the students who achieved outstanding results, including the Minister of Health and Welfare Award, in this meaningful year of CIDESCO's 80th anniversary.

— Choi Seo-yeonHead of the K-Beauty department at Cyber Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, commenting on the students' success at the competition.
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Originally published by Hankyoreh in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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