144 products from the retailer were tested, and multiple products from all companies failed to meet legal standards.
Seoul officials have asked for the products to be removed from sale.
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Women's accessories sold by some of the world's most popular online shopping firms contained toxic substances sometimes hundreds of times above acceptable levels, authorities in Seoul said on Wednesday.
Chinese giants including Shein, Temu and AliExpress have skyrocketed in popularity around the world in recent years, offering a vast selection of trendy clothes and accessories at stunningly low prices.
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