The North Korean regime is busy these days: Brandishing missiles, testing nukes, and getting ready for a totally awesome succession struggle. But the Hermit Kingdom has also found time to roll out a splashy new advertisement for Taedong River Beer, said to be Kim Jong-il's favorite brew.
As the BBC reports, the ad is a "rare nod to commercial motives" in decidedly anti-capitalist North Korea, and the ad features young women in traditional dress serving Taedong River to men in suits. But if you watch closely, you'll also see the image of a happy proletarian hoisting a frosty one.
I'm in a dry country right now, so I must admit this looks pretty enticing.
[Thirst quencher: VSL]
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