March 28, 2024
Analysis

Naegohyang: a North Korean company branches out

The army-owned corporation sells an increasingly diverse portfolio of products

Naegohyang Joint Ventures is one of the fast-growing conglomerate-style corporations in North Korea.

In recent years, the company has gone from selling cigarettes and sportswear to many different kinds of products such as electronics, bakeries, and drinks.

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