South Korea's Handsome accelerates expansion in France, plots UK growth

South Korean group Handsome, a subsidiary of Hyundai Department Store Group, is considering continued expansion in Europe, with discussions underway for regular entry into several major French department stores and wholesale contracts with global distributors, including Harrods in the UK. A Handsome official stated: "Paris serves as a springboard for our global expansion, with plans to enter North American and Asian markets beyond Europe."