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Have We Been Carbonated?

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The image features a vintage Coca-Cola can with Korean text, placed on a rustic wooden surface. The can has a red and faded turquoise design, with visible signs of rust and peeling paint, giving it an aged and weathered appearance. The background is blurred, featuring muted colors and indistinct shapes, suggesting an industrial or workshop setting. The overall tone of the image has a nostalgic feel with warm, earthy hues.


Dear National Ministry of Beverages,

I recently came across something that has left me both amazed and deeply confused—a can of Coca-Cola with North Korean writing on it. Now, I must ask: Have we started collaborating with the enemy? Is this a bold new strategy to show the world our economic strength, or did someone just get a little too creative in the beverage department?

I always believed we were self-sufficient, but seeing this can has made me question everything. Does this mean there’s a secret soda diplomacy happening that we common citizens don’t know about? Or has someone in the ministry developed a taste for capitalist fizz?

I would love an official response, purely for my peace of mind (and to know whether I should stock up before they disappear mysteriously). Looking forward to your answer!

Sincerely,
A very thirsty and very curious citizen

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