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Sandals, Hats from Chinese Shopping Apps Found to Contain Toxic Substances

SEOUL, Aug. 14 (Korea Bizwire) — Women’s accessories, such as hats and sandals, sold on AliExpress, Temu and Shein, the biggest Chinese online retail platforms, have been found to contain toxic substances at up to 229 times higher than permitted levels, the Seoul city government said Wednesday. The city conducted safety examinations on 144 products [...]

Global Tech Giants Battle for Dominance in South Korea’s Booming E-Commerce Market

SEOUL, Jun. 25 (Korea Bizwire) – In a surprising turn of events, South Korea has become the latest battleground for global e-commerce giants, with YouTube making an unprecedented move to launch its first shopping-dedicated store feature in the country. On June 23, industry sources revealed that YouTube, in collaboration with Cafe24, a KOSDAQ-listed e-commerce solutions company, [...]