Brewing deception: North Korea’s dark and dubious peddling of tiger bone wine



Features Brewing deception: North Korea’s dark and dubious peddling of tiger bone wine DPRK folk remedy is widely available in China despite wildlife trafficking concerns, but it may all just be a scam Ifang Bremer July 4, 2024 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON North Korean tiger bone wine packaging \| Image: Foreign Trade of DPR Korea, edited by NK News Despite sanctions and pandemic restrictions, a shadowy trade continues to thrive on the Chinese web for an unusual North Korean product that could be contributing to wildlife smuggling — tiger bone wine. This traditional alcoholic beverage, which purportedly uses tiger bones as a primary ingredient, has its roots in ancient Chinese medicine. It is believed to enhance strength and vitality, promote healthy blood circulation and act as an aphrodisiac. Despite sanctions and pandemic restrictions, a shadowy trade continues to thrive on the Chinese web for an unusual North Korean product that could be contributing to wildlife smuggling — tiger bone wine. This traditional alcoholic beverage, which purportedly uses tiger bones as a primary ingredient, has its roots in ancient Chinese medicine. It is believed to enhance strength and vitality, promote healthy blood circulation and act as an aphrodisiac. Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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Brewing deception: North Korea’s dark and dubious peddling of tiger bone wine

DPRK folk remedy is widely available in China despite wildlife trafficking concerns, but it may all just be a scam

Ifang Bremer July 4, 2024

Brewing deception: North Korea’s dark and dubious peddling of tiger bone wine

North Korean tiger bone wine packaging | Image: Foreign Trade of DPR Korea, edited by NK News

Despite sanctions and pandemic restrictions, a shadowy trade continues to thrive on the Chinese web for an unusual North Korean product that could be contributing to wildlife smuggling — tiger bone wine.

This traditional alcoholic beverage, which purportedly uses tiger bones as a primary ingredient, has its roots in ancient Chinese medicine. It is believed to enhance strength and vitality, promote healthy blood circulation and act as an aphrodisiac.

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