The Pyongyang Chewing Gum Factory is a factory that manufactures chewing gum in Pyongyang, North Korea. The plant is run by Korea Ponghwa General.[1]
| Pyongyang Chewing Gum Factory | |
|---|---|
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| Built | 2003 |
| Location | Pyongyang, North Korea |
| Coordinates | 38°58′14″N 125°42′41″E / 38.97056°N 125.71139°E |
| Industry | Food manufacturing |
| Products | Chewing gum |
| Area | 11,900 square metres (128,000 sq ft) |
| Address | Rangnang District, Pyongyang, DPR Korea |
| Owner(s) | Korea Ponghwa General |
| Pyongyang Chewing Gum Factory | |
| Chosŏn'gŭl | 평양 껌 공장 |
|---|---|
| Hancha | 平壤 껌 工場 |
| Revised Romanization | Pyeong'yang Ggeom Gongjang |
| McCune–Reischauer | P'yŏng'yang Kkŏm Kongjang |
History
editThe Pyongyang Gum Factory began operation in October 2003 in a 4,400 square metres (47,000 sq ft) floor area facility, located on a 11,900 square metres (128,000 sq ft) plot of land in Rakrang-guyok. Its annual production capacity was reported to be 1,200 tons.[2] In 2008, it moved to a new location on Tong'il Street, Chung-guyok.[1][3] The new building was constructed by soldiers from the Korean People's Army.[4] Kim Jong-il made an inspection of the factory in January 2009.[3][5] A picture book featuring the factory was published by Korea Pictorial in 2010.[6]
Menu
editAmong their products is Unbangul Chewing Gum (은방울 껌). The KCNA reports that it strengthens gums and teeth, prevents dental caries, counteracts tartar and halitosis, and promotes digestion and cerebration.[7] Available flavours include grape, peppermint, and strawberry, in flat, round, and square shapes. There is also a lemon-flavored gum which contains vitamin c.[8] The main ingredients of the gum are edible rubber, sugar, glycerine, flavouring, and natural food colouring.[1]
References
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- ^ a b c Pyongyang Chewing Gum Factory, Naenara, archived from the original on 2012-07-27, retrieved 2011-04-29
- ^ "Chewing Gum Factory Starts Operation". Korean Central News Agency. KCNA Watch. October 25, 2003. Archived from the original on May 21, 2021. Retrieved May 21, 2021.
- ^ a b "Kim Jong Il inspects light industrial factories, pleasure ground and army unit", The Pyongyang Times, 2009-01-04, retrieved 2011-04-29
- ^ "Vanguard of Revolutionary Upsurge", Korean Central News Agency, 2009-12-31, archived from the original on 2012-05-06, retrieved 2011-04-29
- ^ "北김정일 평양 껌공장 현지지도", Daily NK, 2009-01-16, retrieved 2011-04-29
- ^ Pyongyang Chewing Gum Factory, Korea Pictorial, 2010, ISBN 978-9946-0-0552-2
- ^ "Popular Chewing Gum", Korean Central News Agency, 2011-04-22, archived from the original on 2011-04-25, retrieved 2011-04-29
- ^ "Pyongyang Chewing Gum Factory". Explore DPRK. March 14, 2017. Retrieved May 21, 2021.