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 |
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Hancha | 平壤 껌 工場 |
Revised Romanization | Pyeong'yang Ggeom Gongjang |
McCune–Reischauer | P'yŏng'yang Kkŏm Kongjang |
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]
The 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]
Among 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]