Pothonggang Department Store
| Formation | 2010 |
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| Purpose | Retail sale of goods |
| Location |
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The Pothonggang Department Store is in Pyongyang, North Korea,[1] which 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.[2] 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.[3]
See also
References
- ^ "North Korea's black market becoming the new normal". Yahoo News. Retrieved 2016-01-28.
- ^ 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.