Ginseng debt

In the Geo Quiz, we’re looking for two former Soviet allies that are trying to settle an old debt. One country is in Asia, the other in Central Europe. The Asian country is broke, and is offering the European nation a down payment. But not a cash but ginseng root. So can you name the two countries that are trying to resolve this decades-old debt?

Advertising in North Korea

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The World’s asks advertising expert Jan Slater to take a look at one of the new advertisements airing on North Korean TV. The ad is long, colorful and features a floating piece of ginseng root. Download MP3

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Advertising in North Korea

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The World’s Alex Gallafent describes some new advertisements airing on North Korean TV. The ad is long, colorful and features a floating piece of ginseng root.

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