Why is a Chichester road named after a place in North Korea?

Why is a road in Chichester currently named after a North Korean city?
'Pyongyang Close' in Chichester? Pictures: Google Maps/Google Streetview'Pyongyang Close' in Chichester? Pictures: Google Maps/Google Streetview
'Pyongyang Close' in Chichester? Pictures: Google Maps/Google Streetview

A small close near the railway line in the city is currently named ‘Pyongyang Close’ on Google Maps.

The unofficial name has reportedly been live on the site for some time.

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Likely changed by an online prankster, the address is fully searchable on the site.

The location of the so-called 'Pyongyang Close'The location of the so-called 'Pyongyang Close'
The location of the so-called 'Pyongyang Close'

On closer inspection, a small alley nearby is named Bart Simpson Walk.

Have you spotted any strange street names online or in real life?

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