Pothonggang Department Store
| Formation | December 2010 |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Retail sale of goods |
| Location |
The Pothonggang Department Store is a department store in Pyongyang, North Korea.[1] It is located near the roundabout at Ponghwa Street.[2]
The Pothonggang Department Store was officially opened by Kim Jong-il in December 2010. It was reported by Forbes in 2011 that the shelves in this three-storey store were completely stocked with imported goods.[3] Items were priced in North Korean won and included Mars bars, Heinz ketchup, high-end spirits and cigarettes, mostly imported from Asia and Europe. Apparel and shoes were available on another floor.[4] Inexpensive Chinese clothes and furniture are also on sale.[2]
See also
References
- ^ "North Korea's black market becoming the new normal". Yahoo News. Retrieved 2016-01-28.
- ^ a b Hokkanen, Jouni (2013). "Pohjois-Korea: Matkailijan opas" [North Korea: Traveler's Guide]. Pohjois-Korea: Siperiasta itään [North Korea: East of Siberia] (in Finnish). Helsinki: Johnny Kniga. p. [10]. ISBN 978-951-0-39946-0.
- ^ Epstein, Gady (2011-10-05). "Invading North Korea". Forbes. Retrieved 2016-01-28.
- ^ "North Korea: Black economy swelling disposable incomes". International Business Times UK. Retrieved 2016-01-28.
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