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Elite Flaunt Dietary Supplements Amid Food Scarcity in Pyongyang

6/22/2025

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In Pyongyang, dietary supplements have transformed into a lavish status symbol for the elite, with Chinese products like probiotics and collagen selling for $20 to over $70. This trend highlights a stark divide: while the wealthy flaunt their prosperity, many citizens grapple with the harsh reality of food scarcity.

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In Pyongyang, dietary supplements have transformed into a lavish status symbol for the elite, with Chinese products like probiotics and collagen selling for $20 to over $70. This trend highlights a stark divide: while the wealthy flaunt their prosperity, many citizens grapple with the harsh reality of food scarcity.