Parking Lots
The availability and usage of cars play a significant role in shaping parking lot dynamics in North and South Korea. In North Korea, where car ownership is limited due to high costs, parking lots are relatively empty, especially on weekends in the middle of the day. The scarcity of cars reflects the economic constraints and restricted access to personal vehicles in the country.
Conversely, South Korea’s society relies more on personal cars for transportation, resulting in crowded parking lots at malls and other establishments. The higher prevalence of car ownership makes finding a parking spot more challenging, leading to crowded lots. This difference underscores the varying degrees of car ownership and transportation preferences in the two countries, with South Korea’s urban lifestyle emphasizing the convenience of personal vehicles. At the same time, North Korea places more emphasis on collective transportation methods.
