Hair Gel Shortage Leads to Hoarding


The recent shortage of hair gel in South Korea has led to widespread reports of hoarding among consumers and local beauty products distributors. The shortage is reportedly being caused by the popularity of Korean male hairstyles in China. Throughout the peninsula, young men are trying to find ways to cope.

Baseball hats are becoming increasingly popular in Cholla, the worst-affected region. Around Busan, many young men are getting buzz cuts. In Seoul, numerous courier services have popped up that will distribute contraband hair gel obtained via overseas excursions.