North Korea's Newest Luxury Department Store (2022) | Daesong Department Store (seriously fancy...)
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In this video I take you on a trip around the Daesong Department Store - North Korea's fanciest, swankiest, and newest department stores.
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It opened in April 2019 - and I was actually lucky enough to be the first foreigner to visit this new department store.
Because of this, I’ve got lots of photos from inside… At the time, it wasn’t clear if you could take photos and videos inside. Actually, the guides weren’t sure either. So I made sure to not push my look and just take a few cheeky snaps and no videos.
So let’s take a look inside Pyongyang’s newest luxury department store!
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Daesong Department Store is located in Munsudong District in Pyongyang.
This is near to many of the foreign embassies.
Being one of Pyongyang's most expensive department stores in one of the most fashionable areas in Pyongyang, you can see many upper-class North Koreans and ex-pats alike shopping here.
There are 3 floors to the department store (4 if you count the one at the very top). Here, you can expect to find lots of foreign goods at high prices.
There is also a selection of Korean goods. There was already this shop there previously, in a retro-looking building, which was renovated into this fancy one.
Let’s take a look at each of the floors…
FIRST FLOOR (GROUND FLOOR)
1. On the first floor is the Daesong Supermarket area of the Daesong Department Store.
In this supermarket is a mixture of foreign and Korean made products.
You can find a range of fruit, veg, meats, and cheese.
Apart from fresh food, there is also a wide selection of foreign drinks and cooking products, as well as other items such as Tupperware and stationary.
At the exit of the supermarket, there is an exchange booth.
Here, you can exchange your foreign currency for use inside the supermarket.
There are some shops inside the department store that may accept foreign currency - but it’s best to exchange anyway.
SECOND FLOOR
2. On the second floor of the Daesong Department store is clothing, electric goods, makeup, a children's section, a pharmacy, and probably anything else you could need. (Including massage chairs and gym equipment).
There are various different shops. It looks more like an airport duty-free section than anything else. There are multiple make-up and alcohol shops, including Chanel, Dior, Lancome, and SK-II cosmetics, all of which are seen in state media being sold alongside North Korea’s own home-grown cosmetics.
as well as a shop for electronic goods and household items.
THIRD FLOOR
3. The third floor of the Daesong Department Store is a dining/cafeteria area with around 3 or 4 different restaurants serving various kinds of Korean food.
There is also a cafe serving some of Pyongyang's best coffee with great views. The seating area for this is situated near the elevators right next door to the large glass panels that form the front wall of the Daesong Department Store.
To the back of the third floor is a staircase that leads to a somewhat more secluded fouth floor.
FOURTH FLOOR (my favourite)
4. On the fourth floor of the Daesong Department Store, you will find another dining area. This area is a bit more chic and secluded - perfect for Koreans that want a bit of peace and privacy with friends or on a date.
Here, you can enjoy a tea or a coffee, as well as a full meal. There are also private rooms available along the side.
One bonus about this floor is the games room. You can enjoy a shooting game or 4D "ride".
So, that’s it! The Daesong department store.
Great to visit once but in reality a pretty average shopping experience -
If you are after a more local experience (or a cheaper one) it is best to visit the Kwangbok Supermarket, Pyongyang’s best local supermarket and department store.
Music: "Potato Pride"
All photos and videos of North Korea were taken by me.
IG/FB: @zoediscovers
#luxurystore #northkorea #pyongyang
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Become a Patron!
Patreon: zoediscovers
Thanks to my Patrons
C.T.F
James Yuanxin Li
Charles Klingman
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:)
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It opened in April 2019 - and I was actually lucky enough to be the first foreigner to visit this new department store.
Because of this, I’ve got lots of photos from inside… At the time, it wasn’t clear if you could take photos and videos inside. Actually, the guides weren’t sure either. So I made sure to not push my look and just take a few cheeky snaps and no videos.
So let’s take a look inside Pyongyang’s newest luxury department store!
------------
Daesong Department Store is located in Munsudong District in Pyongyang.
This is near to many of the foreign embassies.
Being one of Pyongyang's most expensive department stores in one of the most fashionable areas in Pyongyang, you can see many upper-class North Koreans and ex-pats alike shopping here.
There are 3 floors to the department store (4 if you count the one at the very top). Here, you can expect to find lots of foreign goods at high prices.
There is also a selection of Korean goods. There was already this shop there previously, in a retro-looking building, which was renovated into this fancy one.
Let’s take a look at each of the floors…
FIRST FLOOR (GROUND FLOOR)
1. On the first floor is the Daesong Supermarket area of the Daesong Department Store.
In this supermarket is a mixture of foreign and Korean made products.
You can find a range of fruit, veg, meats, and cheese.
Apart from fresh food, there is also a wide selection of foreign drinks and cooking products, as well as other items such as Tupperware and stationary.
At the exit of the supermarket, there is an exchange booth.
Here, you can exchange your foreign currency for use inside the supermarket.
There are some shops inside the department store that may accept foreign currency - but it’s best to exchange anyway.
SECOND FLOOR
2. On the second floor of the Daesong Department store is clothing, electric goods, makeup, a children's section, a pharmacy, and probably anything else you could need. (Including massage chairs and gym equipment).
There are various different shops. It looks more like an airport duty-free section than anything else. There are multiple make-up and alcohol shops, including Chanel, Dior, Lancome, and SK-II cosmetics, all of which are seen in state media being sold alongside North Korea’s own home-grown cosmetics.
as well as a shop for electronic goods and household items.
THIRD FLOOR
3. The third floor of the Daesong Department Store is a dining/cafeteria area with around 3 or 4 different restaurants serving various kinds of Korean food.
There is also a cafe serving some of Pyongyang's best coffee with great views. The seating area for this is situated near the elevators right next door to the large glass panels that form the front wall of the Daesong Department Store.
To the back of the third floor is a staircase that leads to a somewhat more secluded fouth floor.
FOURTH FLOOR (my favourite)
4. On the fourth floor of the Daesong Department Store, you will find another dining area. This area is a bit more chic and secluded - perfect for Koreans that want a bit of peace and privacy with friends or on a date.
Here, you can enjoy a tea or a coffee, as well as a full meal. There are also private rooms available along the side.
One bonus about this floor is the games room. You can enjoy a shooting game or 4D "ride".
So, that’s it! The Daesong department store.
Great to visit once but in reality a pretty average shopping experience -
If you are after a more local experience (or a cheaper one) it is best to visit the Kwangbok Supermarket, Pyongyang’s best local supermarket and department store.
Music: "Potato Pride"
All photos and videos of North Korea were taken by me.
IG/FB: @zoediscovers
#luxurystore #northkorea #pyongyang
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