12% of unsafe food imports, mainly from China, remain in the South Korean market since 2022.

A South Korean report reveals that only 12% of unsafe food imports, including items from China, have been removed from the market since 2022. While some recalled products show high collection rates, many others fall below 10%. Issues like consumer consumption before recalls hinder retrieval efforts. Lawmaker Rep. Seo Mi-hwa urges quicker testing by food safety authorities to better prevent unsafe food distribution.