North Korean soap maker looks to enter Russian market, trademark records show



News North Korean soap maker looks to enter Russian market, trademark records show Experts skeptical DPRK goods can compete as Ryongaksan Soap Factory seeks to win over Russian consumers Anton Sokolin July 4, 2024 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON A North Korean propaganda poster featuring shampoo produced by Ryongaksan \| Image: KCTV (Jan. 3, 2023) A North Korean manufacturer of soaps and feminine hygiene products is making plans to enter the Russian market, official records show, though experts expressed doubt that the DPRK’s ongoing push to win the hearts of Russian consumers will bear fruit. The Pyongyang-based Ryongaksan Soap Factory presented its logo in a formal trademark application on June 26 in the region of Tatarstan, according to Russia’s Federal Service For Intellectual Property (Rospatent). A North Korean manufacturer of soaps and feminine hygiene products is making plans to enter the Russian market, official records show, though experts expressed doubt that the DPRK’s ongoing push to win the hearts of Russian consumers will bear fruit. The Pyongyang-based Ryongaksan Soap Factory presented its logo in a formal trademark application on June 26 in the region of Tatarstan, according to Russia’s Federal Service For Intellectual Property (Rospatent). 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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North Korean soap maker looks to enter Russian market, trademark records show

Experts skeptical DPRK goods can compete as Ryongaksan Soap Factory seeks to win over Russian consumers

Anton Sokolin July 4, 2024

North Korean soap maker looks to enter Russian market, trademark records show

A North Korean propaganda poster featuring shampoo produced by Ryongaksan | Image: KCTV (Jan. 3, 2023)

A North Korean manufacturer of soaps and feminine hygiene products is making plans to enter the Russian market, official records show, though experts expressed doubt that the DPRK’s ongoing push to win the hearts of Russian consumers will bear fruit.

The Pyongyang-based Ryongaksan Soap Factory presented its logo in a formal trademark application on June 26 in the region of Tatarstan, according to Russia’s Federal Service For Intellectual Property (Rospatent).

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