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Kim Il-sung was at the helm of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea since the date of its foundation. The policymaker is still considered the Great Leader among Korean nationals. He introduced the national ideology, Juche. The first political leader is notorious for the elaborate cult around his personality, which is cherished across different generations. Kim Il-sung died in 1994. His son Kim Jong-il became the supreme leader and ruled the country until 2011. After his death from a heart attack, his youngest son Kim Jong-un was announced as his accessor.

It is widely believed that North Korea and noisy entertainment are not compatible. Indeed, there was no single recreational facility for a long time in this totalitarian country. However, when Kim Jong-un, a grandson of the Great Leader, took office, the first recreational complex was built. It was called Rungna People`s Pleasure Park.

On the photo, daily routine of country people in North Korea, Autumn 2015

In 2013, following the entertainment park, renovated water park Munsu opened its doors to the public in the capital city, Pyongyang. There are open air and covered swimming pools, a volleyball playground, mountaineering wall, beauty parlor, café, and bar. The entrance fee is €10.

The most spacious square in Pyongyang was named Kim Il-sung’s square in honor of the Great Leader of North Korea. It was constructed in 1954 and ranked 30 in the global rating of the largest squares. The main square of North Korea can seat 100,000 people. This square is a significant place for nationals. The most important events are traditionally held here. The square is frequently displayed on the national TV.

On the photo, a volleyball playground, Munsu water park

The special feature of highways in North Korea is that there are no traffic jams. You will hardly face a traffic jam even in the capital city. An ordinary citizen of North Korea is not permitted to have a car. However, nowadays an average citizen can obtain a car in two ways, either as a reward for one’s devotion to the Motherland, or as a gift from relatives living abroad.