Pyongyang Chewing Gum Factory facts for kids
| Built | 2003 |
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| Location | Pyongyang, North Korea |
| Coordinates | 38°58′14″N 125°42′41″E / 38.97056°N 125.71139°E |
| Industry | Food manufacturing |
| Products | Chewing gum |
| Area | 11,900 square metres (128,000 sq ft) |
| Address | Rangnang District, Pyongyang, DPR Korea |
| Owner(s) | Korea Ponghwa General |
| Pyongyang Chewing Gum Factory | |
| Chosŏn'gŭl |
평양 껌 공장
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|---|---|
| Hancha |
平壤 껌 工場
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| Revised Romanization | Pyeongyang Kkeom Gongjang |
| McCune–Reischauer | P'yŏngyang Kkŏm Kongjang |
The Pyongyang Chewing Gum Factory is a special place in Pyongyang, North Korea, where they make lots of chewing gum! This factory is run by a company called Korea Ponghwa General. It's one of the main places that makes tasty gum for people in North Korea.
How the Factory Started
The Pyongyang Chewing Gum Factory first opened its doors in October 2003. It started in a building that was about 4,400 square meters (that's like a big sports hall!). The whole area it sat on was even bigger, about 11,900 square meters.
When it first opened, the factory could make about 1,200 tons of chewing gum every year. That's a lot of gum! In 2008, the factory moved to a brand new spot on Tong'il Street. Soldiers from the Korean People's Army helped build this new, modern factory.
In January 2009, Kim Jong-il, who was the leader at the time, visited the factory to see how things were going. A special book with pictures of the factory was even published in 2010.
What Kinds of Gum Do They Make?
One of the popular types of gum they make is called Unbangul Chewing Gum (은방울 껌). The news agency KCNA has reported some cool things about this gum. They say it can help make your gums and teeth stronger. It might also help stop cavities and fight bad breath. Plus, it could even help with digestion and thinking!
You can find this gum in different flavors like grape, peppermint, and strawberry. It also comes in different shapes: flat, round, and square. There's even a lemon-flavored gum that has vitamin c in it!
The main things used to make the gum are edible rubber, sugar, glycerine, flavouring (for taste), and natural food colouring (for color).
