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Korean souvenirs

The video showcases some products and currency from North Korea that the speaker purchased at the China-North Korea border, highlighting the unique items and restrictions on entering North Korea due to COVID-19.

This video is owned by Comprehensible Mandarin and is hosted on YouTube. We do not claim ownership. All rights belong to the original creator.

Published on 2024-03-06

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