https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/is-my-kimchi-safe-china-formaldehyde-cabbage-scandal-puts-korea-on-alertContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/is-my-kimchi-safe-china-formaldehyde-cabbage-scandal-puts-korea-on-alerthttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/is-my-kimchi-safe-china-formaldehyde-cabbage-scandal-puts-korea-on-alert#u49202Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:57:16 +0000South Korea has increased inspections of Chinese cabbage for formaldehyde, a chemical used to preserve freshness. The move comes after China confirmed the use of formaldehyde on napa cabbage in Hebei province. Nearly half of restaurant kimchi in Korea is made from Chinese cabbage, sparking concerns over food safety. All eight shipments of Chinese cabbage tested at Korean customs so far have come back negative for formaldehyde.Why it mattersThe scandal has raised concerns in Korea, where kimchi is a staple food and often made with Chinese cabbage. China's use of formaldehyde to preserve ca