Rumors of Chinese investment fuel Hyesan factory's reputation

Rumors of Chinese investment fuel Hyesan factory's reputation

Residents of Hyesan, Ryanggang province, tend to be unimpressed with food products made in North Korean factories — but they’re making an exception for the Songdowon Complex Foodstuff Factory, whose products have been earning consistently good reviews. That praise has fueled rumors that the factory is backed by Chinese investment, as authorities continue rolling out new food factories under the regime’s regional development policy. Some resident…