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- The International Ski and Snowboard Federation confirmed Han Dasom and Lee Eui-jin's disqualification from the Winter Olympics after their skis tested positive for fluorinated wax.
- Fluorinated wax has been banned since 2023 due to environmental and health concerns, and fluor is described as a "forever chemical" that does not biodegrade.
- The Korea Ski Association has not commented.
- Both skiers ranked low in the World Cup and were not medal contenders.
