Tissot watches still for sale in Pyongyang, despite UN Security Council sanctions



News Tissot watches still for sale in Pyongyang, despite UN Security Council sanctions Image reveals high-end luxury goods being sold in the North Korean capital Tia Han May 8, 2018 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON NK News Wristwatches produced by luxury Swiss manufacturer Tissot continue to be on sale in North Korea, images taken in January and obtained by an informed source show, despite UN sanctions forbidding the DPRK from importing luxury goods. One watch pictured at a hard-currency shop in Pyongyang included a price tag of KPW148,000 – about $1,450 based on NK Pro official exchange rate data in late April – up some 40% from the timepieces’ $975 selling price on Tissot’s official website. Wristwatches produced by luxury Swiss manufacturer Tissot continue to be on sale in North Korea, images taken in January and obtained by an informed source show, despite UN sanctions forbidding the DPRK from importing luxury goods. One watch pictured at a hard-currency shop in Pyongyang included a price tag of KPW148,000 – about $1,450 based on NK Pro official exchange rate data in late April – up some 40% from the timepieces’ $975 selling price on Tissot’s official website. 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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Tissot watches still for sale in Pyongyang, despite UN Security Council sanctions

Image reveals high-end luxury goods being sold in the North Korean capital

Tia Han May 8, 2018

Tissot watches still for sale in Pyongyang, despite UN Security Council sanctions

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Wristwatches produced by luxury Swiss manufacturer Tissot continue to be on sale in North Korea, images taken in January and obtained by an informed source show, despite UN sanctions forbidding the DPRK from importing luxury goods.

One watch pictured at a hard-currency shop in Pyongyang included a price tag of KPW148,000 – about $1,450 based on NK Pro official exchange rate data in late April – up some 40% from the timepieces’ $975 selling price on Tissot’s official website.

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