Explainer on brewery sanction evasion from @migo_beer
The creator explains how a North Korean brewery evades international sanctions to export its beer into China by frequently changing its brand name. He provides context on the brewery's origins with Czech equipment and connects the story to Kim Jong Un's known affinity for beer, citing his purchase of an old British brewery.
Creator: @migo_beer on Instagram
Transcript
A North Korean beer brand is sneaking its product into China using a clever trick. So there's a new beer called Pado, and it's been going viral on Chinese social media, but experts say it's not new at all. International sanctions ban North Korean beer exports entirely, so Rassong Brewery cycles through different brand names to avoid getting flagged. The brewery was set up in 2013 with Czech made equipment after officials flew to Prague to pick out their favorite styles and learn the brewing oper
Topics: Beverages, Politics, Business
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