VIENTIANE -- Laos, one of the few countries to maintain friendly relations with North Korea, is home to several low-profile Korean restaurants believed to be run by Pyongyang as a source of foreign currency.
No signs, but plenty of clues to connection with Pyongyang
The Pyongyang Restaurant in Vientiane no longer has clear signage identifying it by that name. (Photo by Junnoruke Kobara)
VIENTIANE -- Laos, one of the few countries to maintain friendly relations with North Korea, is home to several low-profile Korean restaurants believed to be run by Pyongyang as a source of foreign currency.