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JH Ahn
JH Ahn was an NK News contributor based in Seoul. He previously worked as an interpreter for United States Forces Korea.
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News Pyongyang introduces rose-themed luxury spaNew amenities symbolize Pyongyang’s expanded home market, 'capitalistic ways,' says researcher
North Korea’s state website DPRK Today on Tuesday introduced Jangmiwon, a newly opened rose-themed luxury spa in Pyongyang. According to the description, customers can bathe in rose-water, drink rose-beverages and even enjoy rose-spice flavored food inside the facility. Jangmiwon, which can be roughly translated as “rose-spa” or “rose-center,” has a dry sauna, steam sauna, public bath filled with rose-water, barbershop, gym, table tennis room, beauty salon, massage parlor, restaurants and many other modern amenities. “Right in front of the residence buildings of Future Scientists Street, there is an eye-grabbing green building,” the article reads. “Ryugyong Jangmiwon, with © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. |