The Pyongyang Foreign Languages Bookstore is located a short walk away from Kim Il Sung Square, in the heart of the DPRK's capital. The store is commonly visited as a part of organized tours to the country, following a view around the square, and is essentially dedicated to selling visitors North ... » Learn More about Pyongyang Foreign Languages Bookstore
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Made in North Korea: Samilpo Whiskey
Thanks to the efforts of Young Pioneer Tours' Rowan, in today's segment of "Made in North Korea" we will be exploring North Korea's brand new Samilpo Whiskey drink! The YPT guide was able to purchase it in Pyongyang and reveal it to the world yesterday. So today, moving on from our coverage of ... » Learn More about Made in North Korea: Samilpo Whiskey
North Korean Snacks: Winnie the Pooh Banana Chips
Last time on our made in North Korea series we focused on electronics exploring the details of the domestically made Naenara browser, now it's time to turn back to food again! Today, we're going to take a look at North Korean snacks by exploring a product which will certainly surprise most outside ... » Learn More about North Korean Snacks: Winnie the Pooh Banana Chips
Pyongyang Railway Station
Pyongyang Railway Station is the central railway hub of North Korea and the primary entry and departure point to the country for those arriving by train. 5 hours or so after leaving from Dandong and journeying onwards through the North Korean countryside, you will eventually arrive at Pyongyang ... » Learn More about Pyongyang Railway Station
Cafes in North Korea: Sunrise Coffee
As you can well imagine, North Korea doesn't have any starbucks cafes, but doesn't mean the world's most isolated country has been shut off from the global thirst for urban coffee bistros. Here, we take a look at Cafes in North Korea, starting with a with a high end outlet in downtown Pyongyang that ... » Learn More about Cafes in North Korea: Sunrise Coffee