‘North Korea VR’ is an extraordinary glimpse of the world’s most oppressive country
"Until now it wasn't possible to change camera position, it was up to the director. We're giving a chance for people to walk around and explore at their own pace."
From the top of the Juche Tower in Pyongyang, you can freely roam around Mansu Hill, where 22-metre-tall statues of Kim Il-sung and Kim Jong-il dominate the city, or watch people commuting or kids rollerblading in Kim Il-sung Square, which is usually covered by crowds or military parades.
The transition between one place or the other is made by looking at blue dots that appear on the screen.
Filming in Pyongyang with the equipment — six GoPro cameras lashed to a pole — was surprisingly easy, according to Olsson.
"I didn't have the same restrictions as tourists or journalists because I was there to give a speech and educate North Koreans about the startup mindset," he said.
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