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Kang Tae-jun
Tae-jun Kang is the former NK News East Asia Correspondent. Prior to writing, he worked as a riot police officer in South Korea for two years.
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News Pyongyang restaurant launches loyalty cardLatest sign of emerging middle class, market forces in North's capital
Recently released pictures of a North Korean restaurant launching a customer loyalty card to attract more customers has hinted at a new wave of capitalism in the world’s most isolated nation. According to Chosun Exchange, an organization that provides professional training for North Korean students, Pyongyang’s Haemachi (Sunrise) restaurant and retail complex has released a loyalty card, which operates like a typical customer loyalty card, enabling customers to earn points every time they purchase something and use the points on future purchases. “The cards are aimed at both foreigners and locals, hence the informational sign in English as well as © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. |