The Pyongyang Chewing Gum Factory is a factory that manufactures chewing gum in Pyongyang, North Korea. The plant is run by Korea Ponghwa General.^[1]

The Pyongyang Gum Factory began operation in October 2003 in a 4,400 square metres (47,000 sq ft) floor area facility, located on a 11,900 square metres (128,000 sq ft) plot of land in Rakrang-guyok. Its annual production capacity was reported to be 1,200 tons.^[2] In 2008, it moved to a new location on Tong'il Street, Chung-guyok.^[1][3] The new building was constructed by soldiers from the Korean People's Army.^[4] Kim Jong-il made an inspection of the factory in January 2009.^[3][5] A picture book featuring the factory was published by Korea Pictorial in 2010.^[6]

Among their products is Unbangul Chewing Gum (은방울 껌). The KCNA reports that it strengthens gums and teeth, prevents dental caries, counteracts tartar and halitosis, and promotes digestion and cerebration.^[7] Available flavours include grape, peppermint, and strawberry, in flat, round, and square shapes. There is also a lemon-flavored gum which contains vitamin c.^[8] The main ingredients of the gum are edible rubber, sugar, glycerine, flavouring, and natural food colouring.^[1]