Rungna People's Pleasure Ground, Amusement park on Rungna Island, Pyongyang, North Korea
Rungna People's Pleasure Ground is a recreation complex on Rungna Island with various facilities for sports and leisure activities. The site features a dolphinarium, swimming pools, game halls, a mini golf course, and several sports courts.
The recreation facility was opened in 2012 by Kim Jong Un and represented a new phase for public leisure spaces in North Korea. Its opening reflected a desire to provide modern entertainment options for the population.
The park reflects how recreation is organized in North Korea, with structured programs designed for families and groups. Throughout the grounds, visitors see carefully arranged entertainment options that shape the daily rhythm of those who come here.
The park is located on an island and is accessible to visitors on foot through connecting pathways. It is best visited during daylight hours when all facilities are operational and most activities are available.
The grounds include the Kwansong Tancha steel roller coaster, the only permanent coaster of its kind in the country. This attraction draws visitors who would not find similar rides elsewhere in North Korea.
Location: Pyongyang
Inception: 2012
GPS coordinates: 39.04306,125.76861
Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:44
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