The Weird World of North Korean Theme Parks

The theme parks and amusement parks of North Korea attract attention online for their strange, retro looks and the seemingly fake guests that flood them. But what's the actual deal with these places? Let's take a look at the weird history of the roller coasters, theme parks, and amusement parks of North Korea and how they've evolved over the years. And let's see what they can tell us about one of the world's most secretive countries. You can follow me on Twitter idk: https://x.com/georgeabrowning Also on Bluesky too: https://bsky.app/profile/georgebrowni... Media and Informational Sources: https://pastebin.com/S0mR4gwB The background music for this video comes from Epidemic Sound (referral link): https://share.epidemicsound.com/imrsqv CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro 1:16 Early Parks 7:25 Changing Fortunes and Decay of the Parks 10:08 New Rides and Renovations 14:36 New Parks and Waterparks of the 2010s 18:54 The Strange Tale of the Pyongyang Folklore Park 21:22 Other Parks Outside Pyongyang 23:55 Who Are These For?