Kimchi-Loving South Korea Ups China Cabbage Checks After Scandal

South Korea has increased inspections on Chinese cabbage after Chinese sellers were found using formaldehyde to keep brassicas fresh. The discovery has prompted a broad crackdown by Beijing, raising the risk of supply disruption and additional trade frictions for affected imports.

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South Korea has increased inspections on Chinese cabbage after Chinese sellers were found using formaldehyde to keep brassicas fresh. The discovery has prompted a broad crackdown by Beijing, raising the risk of supply disruption and additional trade frictions for affected imports.