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Thinking of Using Kim Jong-un in Your Marketing?

Are you thinking of selling a Kim Jong-un themed product?  Well, you wouldn't be the first.  South Korean company 5149 has been selling Kim Jong-un moisturizing face masks called "unification moisture nuclear masks."  Apparently, they've been a big hit, with more than 25,000 being sold.    

The New York Times reported today that, after public backlash suggesting that the product was unfairly portraying the North Korean leader in a public light, at least some stores have stopped selling the product.  

Some media reports have also suggested that portraying the North Korean leader in a positive light may violate South Korean law, which prohibits speaking favorably about the North Korean government.

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