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North Korea Skincare: Survival Through Crisis
Two state factories, three brands, 70 years of continuous production—hidden in plain sight behind sanctions and opacity. Not because they failed. Because no one looked.
North Korea
The world's most isolated market economy, operating entirely outside global commerce systems with brands developed in complete information isolation from international trends.
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Isolation Research Lab
The world's only market developing entirely outside global commerce systems. Documenting DPRK brands reveals what commerce looks like when isolated from Western platforms, international trends, and digital marketing—providing unique insights into brand development in complete information isolation.
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