Exploring an ‘Abandoned’ Pyongyang Sunan Airport in North Korea: Colorful Cakes & Surprising Snacks

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Upon landing at what felt like an abandoned airport—Pyongyang Sunan International Airport in North Korea—I encountered a snack booth that was both fascinating and mysterious. While the terminal seemed eerily quiet, this booth was fully operational, staffed by attentive workers. The shelves featured a unique mix of colorful, neatly packaged snacks and intricately decorated cakes.
Here’s what I observed at the booth, along with the visible brands:
강냉이볼 ("Kangnaengi Ball") Corn Puffs (Yellow Box): A popular puffed corn snack, likely savory and crunchy.
Mixed Vegetable Snacks (White Package): Packaged with a colorful vegetable design, labeled "삼일포" ("Sam-il-po"), a North Korean food brand.
Cartoon-Labeled Beverage Boxes (Top Right): These drinks, labeled with smiling cartoon children, appear to be from the brand "봄향기" ("Bomhyanggi"), potentially fruit juices or milk drinks.
Orange Puff Snack (Orange Package): The snack appears to be puffed crisps, branded "다람쥐" ("Daramjwi"), translating to "Squirrel."
Chocolate-Covered Biscuits (Brown Package): The label shows "은하수" ("Eunhasu"), meaning "Milky Way," a North Korean snack brand known for sweets.
Cakes (Bottom Rows): While the cakes were beautifully decorated in various colors and patterns (purple, white, and red), they had no visible branding, adding to the intrigue.
The snacks were reasonably priced, ranging from ₩2,800 (approx. $3.11 USD) to ₩4,500 (approx. $5.00 USD). However, the lack of prices for the cakes added an element of mystery. Communication could have been challenging since the worker likely didn’t speak English, but they were prepared for international travelers, accepting U.S. dollars. Carrying small bills, as suggested by the guides, was invaluable for smooth transactions.
This booth offered an intriguing glimpse into North Korean snacks and North Korean food. The vibrant packaging, reminiscent of Japanese design, added to the charm. Despite its emptiness, the airport provided a unique and memorable experience.

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