Entertainment exists in Pyongyang
By Cheung Man Huen At two entertainment spots in Pyongyang, locals seemed to be enjoying themselves. At the Ryugyong Health Complex, including the People’s Open Air Ice Rink and the Pyongyang Skate Park, which opened last year, the ice rink was busy on a Sunday at 6pm. Along the sides, people played table tennis. Men mostly wore hockey skates and women figure skates. Some were clearly advanced and practiced in the corners. Another...
A glimpse of reality in dreamland ?
By Alpha Chan Jaded by days of visits to monuments and museums glorifying and worshipping North Korea’s supreme leaders, the excursion to the Kaeson Youth Park seemed a treat. Tourists are forbidden from interacting with locals and strictly monitored by tour guides. But the amusement park seemed a place to lower defenses. Local tour guides said North Koreans strictly follow their life routines. They have regular scheduled working...
