Laser beauty treatments highlight growing wealth gap in N. Korea - Daily NK English

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Laser beauty treatments highlight growing wealth gap in N. Korea - Daily NK English

Laser skin treatments are gaining popularity in North Korea’s major cities, drawing significant interest among women, Daily NK has learned. According to a source in South Pyongan province who spoke to Daily NK recently, cities like Pyongsong have seen a surge in underground beauty salons operating out of private homes, offering laser skin care procedures. The laser devices, imported from China by donju (wealthy entrepreneurs), reportedly reduce …