Seoul exposes toxic chemicals in Shein products: A call for stricter quality controls
In May 2024, the Seoul government revealed alarming findings regarding the safety of children’s products sold by Shein, an online shopping giant headquartered in Singapore. According to inspections, several items, including children's shoes, leather bags, and belts, contained dangerously high levels of toxic chemicals, specifically phthalates. Phthalates, used to soften…