The "Pomhyanggi"- and "Unhasu"-trademarked cosmetics are popular among the Korean people.
The former belongs to the Sinuiju Cosmetics Factory and the latter to the Pyongyang Cosmetics Factory.
"Pomhyanggi" cosmetics
"Unhasu" cosmetics
The Sinuiju Cosmetics Factory, the first cosmetics producer of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, has more than 70-year-long history. The Pyongyang Cosmetics Factory has not so long a history as the former, but vies with it in the quality of the products.
The two factories have developed amid constant competition in quality, technology and development of new products.
The respected Kim Jong Un presented higher goals during his field guidance to those factories.
He visited the Pyongyang Cosmetics Factory on February 4, Juche 104(2015).
He said: Of course, the "Unhasu" cosmetics are popular. Not resting content with it, however, their quality should be steadily improved.
And he unfolded a plan to turn the Pyongyang Cosmetics Factory into a model and standard of the cosmetics production of the country.
When he called at the remodelled factory afterwards, he said with satisfaction that he is really pleased to think of the women and other people who would be happy with good-quality cosmetics. He stressed the need to produce more cosmetics of different kinds which can compete with the world-famous cosmetics.
Kim Jong Un visited the Sinuiju Cosmetics Factory on June 29, Juche 107(2018).
He warmly said: I wanted to visit the Sinuiju Cosmetics Factory which is renowned for the "Pomhyanggi" cosmetics. But I've come here only today.
And looking round different places of the factory for a long time, he said with satisfaction that the unit associated with the leadership exploits of the great leaders Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il is as wonderful as hearsay.
That day, he stressed the need to keep making a leap forward toward a higher goal and said it is necessary to better the quality of the products and increase their varieties while making a comparative analysis of Korean cosmetics including the "Unhasu" cosmetics and the world-famous cosmetics.
Today the Pyongyang Cosmetics Factory and the Sinuiju Cosmetics Factory are competitively developing and producing various cosmetics with the world competitive edge.
It was not a mere competition for revitalization of production, but the one for providing the people with better cosmetics.
It is the intention of Kim Jong Un that the products to be used by the people should be the best in their quality.
More From Voice of Korea (EN)
North Hwanghae Province has established a new plastic building materials production process. The construction of the plastic
February 15, 2026
North Hwanghae Province has established a new plastic building materials production process. The construction of the plastic
King Norodom Sihamoni and GreatQueen Norodom Monineath Sihanouk of Cambodia sent large floral baskets to the embassy of the
February 15, 2026
King Norodom Sihamoni and GreatQueen Norodom Monineath Sihanouk of Cambodia sent large floral baskets to the embassy of the
The Central Standing Committee of the General Association of Korean Residents in Japan, the Standing Council of the Federation of
February 15, 2026
The Central Standing Committee of the General Association of Korean Residents in Japan, the Standing Council of the Federation of
Endless stream of people visit the Paektusan Secret Camp, the sacred place of the revolution, on the occasion of the Day of the
February 15, 2026
Endless stream of people visit the Paektusan Secret Camp, the sacred place of the revolution, on the occasion of the Day of the
The 3rd People's Art Festival for Celebrating February 16, which opened on the occasion of the 84th birth anniversary of the great
February 15, 2026
The 3rd People's Art Festival for Celebrating February 16, which opened on the occasion of the 84th birth anniversary of the great
A number of units in the field of mining industry are expanding successes in the production while directing efforts to
February 15, 2026
A number of units in the field of mining industry are expanding successes in the production while directing efforts to
The Cosmetics Research Institute under the Pyongyang Cosmetics Factory has developed functional cosmetics and other kinds of new
February 15, 2026
The Cosmetics Research Institute under the Pyongyang Cosmetics Factory has developed functional cosmetics and other kinds of new
The North Hwanghae Provincial Industrial Technology Research Institute has made valuable research findings, making a contribution
February 15, 2026
The North Hwanghae Provincial Industrial Technology Research Institute has made valuable research findings, making a contribution
A congratulatory group of Koreans in Japan led by Ko Tok U, Chairman of the Tokyo Metropolitan Headquarters of the General
February 15, 2026
A congratulatory group of Koreans in Japan led by Ko Tok U, Chairman of the Tokyo Metropolitan Headquarters of the General
A friendly meeting for the staff members of the embassy of the People's Republic of China in the Democratic People's Republic of
February 15, 2026
A friendly meeting for the staff members of the embassy of the People's Republic of China in the Democratic People's Republic of
Floral baskets were sent to the bronze statues of the great leaders Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il on Mansu Hill by an international
February 14, 2026
Floral baskets were sent to the bronze statues of the great leaders Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il on Mansu Hill by an international
The 3rd People's Art Festival for Celebrating February 16 opened on the occasion of the 84th birth anniversary of the great leader
February 14, 2026
The 3rd People's Art Festival for Celebrating February 16 opened on the occasion of the 84th birth anniversary of the great leader
The respected Comrade Kim Jong Un received floral baskets from Vice-Chairman Sai Tiejun and Directors Cui Tongwen and Jin Xian of
February 14, 2026
The respected Comrade Kim Jong Un received floral baskets from Vice-Chairman Sai Tiejun and Directors Cui Tongwen and Jin Xian of
The General Association of Koreans in China, the Federation of Korean Economic Workers in China, the Association of Young Korean
February 14, 2026
The General Association of Koreans in China, the Federation of Korean Economic Workers in China, the Association of Young Korean
An oratorical contest was held at the Central Youth Hall on the 13th on the occasion of the 84th birth anniversary of the great
February 14, 2026
An oratorical contest was held at the Central Youth Hall on the 13th on the occasion of the 84th birth anniversary of the great
The youth andstudents from across the country on a study tour of the revolutionary battlesites in the area of Mt. Paektu climbed
February 14, 2026
The youth andstudents from across the country on a study tour of the revolutionary battlesites in the area of Mt. Paektu climbed
A meeting of women's union officials and members was held at the Hall of Women on the 13th in celebration of the 84th birth
February 14, 2026
A meeting of women's union officials and members was held at the Hall of Women on the 13th in celebration of the 84th birth
The performance "Song of Happiness Resounding over the Sky of February" was given by art circle members of the Mangyongdae
February 14, 2026
The performance "Song of Happiness Resounding over the Sky of February" was given by art circle members of the Mangyongdae
The great leader Kim Jong Il is a peerlessly great man who illuminated the road ahead of the times with his energetic ideological
February 14, 2026
The great leader Kim Jong Il is a peerlessly great man who illuminated the road ahead of the times with his energetic ideological
Researchers of the Biomedicine Institute under the Academy of Medical Science have developed injections for treatment of psoriasis
February 14, 2026
Researchers of the Biomedicine Institute under the Academy of Medical Science have developed injections for treatment of psoriasis
More Articles