North Korea and China recently kicked off their first joint trade fair since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. But unlike past fairs that featured hundreds of in-person booths, this year’s event includes an online component to allow companies stuck in the DPRK to participate.

China’s severe COVID lockdowns in the border city of Dandong, however, mean just ten Chinese and 12 North Korean companies are participating in the trade show virtually. 

As in years past, North Korean companies are showcasing an array of goods, from toilets to alcohol and tobacco. 

The Kyunghung Unhasu Beverage Factory, for instance, is