Phungsan is a typical hound. Its home is the area of
Kim Hyong Gwon County (former Phungsan County) in Ryanggang Province. The dog is an endemic animal of Korea which is very clever and brave.
It stands the cold well and has strong viability and resistance to diseases.
Phungsan symbolizes the spirit of the Korean nation. It was designated as the national dog of Korea on November 7, Juche 103(2014).
Pyongyang Soju is the national liquor of the DPRK.
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It is produced at the Taedonggang Foodstuff Factory.
It is characterized by its clean yet light, palatable and refreshing taste.
In the world national liquor is very expensive because it is produced at high cost in many countries boasting of their long history, culture and tradition. So it is an established practice that such liquor is drunk by the rich and served to the guests of honour and at national banquets.
The DPRK fixed the liquor, which is well-known to the people and most popular among them, as the national liquor.
The Pyongyang Soju was designated as the national liquor of Korea on June 24, Juche 104(2015).