North Korean Shoe Factories Replicate Foreign Brands' Sneakers

Although foreign goods are still not allowed to be imported into North Korea, the country's government recently requested local manufacturers to produce footwear which resembles that of renowned international brands such as Nike, adidas, Asics and more. According to the Associated Press, Kim Kyong Hui of Pyongyang's Ryuwon Shoe Factory declared, "The respected leader Kim Jong Un has instructed us to closely study shoes from all over the world and learn from their example." As seen in the AP's ph...