N. Korea begins 'shochu' production

N. Korea begins 'shochu' production

PYONGYANG, North Korea - Workers check equipment at a plant producing ''shochu'' distilled spirits and sake rice wine at the Taedonggang Foodstuff Factory in Pyongyang on Jan. 23, 2010. The factory began operation in 2009 to produce the alcoholic beverages with advanced technology. (Kyodo)

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