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Kaesong, North Korea 🇰🇵
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Nomad Score:
15%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
12%
Weight: 150
Due to strict government control and limited market economy, cost of living is artificially low but access to goods is highly restricted.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
10%
Weight: 80
Accommodation is state-controlled with very limited options for foreigners; prices are not market-driven and availability is minimal.
🍎 Food & Groceries
15%
Weight: 40
Food availability is limited and mostly state-rationed; imported goods are scarce and expensive.
🚌 Transportation Cost
20%
Weight: 20
Public transportation is extremely limited and mostly reserved for locals; foreigners have restricted access.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
5%
Weight: 15
Entertainment options are minimal and heavily regulated; no commercial entertainment venues for foreigners.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
0%
Weight: 10
No accessible gyms or fitness centers for foreigners.
💱 Currency Stability
3%
Weight: 30
North Korean won is highly unstable and not convertible; strict currency controls in place.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
1%
Weight: 100
Internet access is extremely limited, slow, and heavily censored; only a few government-approved sites accessible.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
0%
Weight: 40
No coworking spaces available.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
0%
Weight: 30
No cafes with WiFi accessible to foreigners.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
0%
Weight: 30
No digital nomad friendly cafes exist.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
0%
Weight: 100
No digital nomad presence due to travel restrictions and lack of infrastructure.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
5%
Weight: 25
SIM cards available but heavily restricted and monitored.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
10%
Weight: 30
Strict work culture with limited personal freedoms.
🌳 Environmental Quality
40%
Weight: 15
Rural areas have decent air quality but industrial zones and city areas suffer from pollution.
🧼 Cleanliness
30%
Weight: 10
Public areas are generally clean due to strict regulations but infrastructure is outdated.
🗨️ Language Barrier
5%
Weight: 30
Korean is the only language spoken; English proficiency is almost non-existent.
💨 Air Quality
35%
Weight: 15
Air quality varies; urban areas have moderate pollution, rural areas better.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
20%
Weight: 25
Limited amenities and services for families; strict social environment.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
10%
Weight: 20
Healthcare infrastructure is outdated and limited; not suitable for foreigners.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
50%
Weight: 25
Healthcare is state-provided and free for locals but foreigners have limited access.
🏥 Healthcare
10%
Weight: 20
Overall healthcare services are poor and unreliable for foreigners.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
32%
Weight: 80
Continental climate with cold winters and hot summers; summers can be humid and rainy.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
60%
Weight: 10
Low risk of major natural disasters; occasional flooding and droughts.
🏞️ Green Spaces
50%
Weight: 10
Some green rural areas but limited urban parks.
❄️ Air Conditioning
10%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is rare and mostly unavailable for foreigners.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
70%
Weight: 10
Four distinct seasons with cold winters and warm summers.
🔊 Noise Pollution
60%
Weight: 10
Generally low noise pollution due to limited traffic and industrial activity.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
20%
Weight: 20
Unique but heavily controlled cultural experiences; limited access for foreigners.
🌃 Nightlife
0%
Weight: 15
No nightlife options for foreigners.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
55%
Weight: 15
Access to rural and mountainous areas is limited but nature is relatively preserved.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
10%
Weight: 10
No formal language schools for foreigners; learning Korean is difficult due to isolation.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
20%
Weight: 10
Tours are highly controlled and limited to government-approved itineraries.
🎳 Indoors Fun
5%
Weight: 10
Very limited indoor entertainment options.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
20%
Weight: 25
Traditional Korean food available but limited variety and quality for foreigners.
🧠 Yoga Studios
0%
Weight: 10
No yoga studios available.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
0%
Weight: 15
No fitness facilities accessible.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
25%
Weight: 15
Limited fresh produce but traditional diet includes vegetables and grains.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
50%
Weight: 20
UTC+8:30; moderate time zone for Asia-Pacific but less convenient for Europe/Americas.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
0%
Weight: 25
No networking opportunities for digital nomads.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
0%
Weight: 20
No local remote job market.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
0%
Weight: 20
No freelance ecosystem.
🏢 Coworking Quality
0%
Weight: 30
No coworking spaces.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
0%
Weight: 15
No startup ecosystem.
💳 Local Payment Services
5%
Weight: 10
Cash-based economy with limited electronic payment options.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
0%
Weight: 15
No adoption or legal framework for blockchain or crypto.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
10%
Weight: 30
Limited international flights; mostly to China and Russia.
🚇 Public Transit
10%
Weight: 20
Public transit is minimal and restricted.
🚶 Walkability
30%
Weight: 20
Small city with some walkable areas but infrastructure is basic.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
0%
Weight: 15
No ride-sharing services.
🚲 Cycling
20%
Weight: 10
Limited cycling infrastructure.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
15%
Weight: 15
Few train and bus connections; travel restricted.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
0%
Weight: 10
No rental services available.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
20%
Weight: 20
Mobile coverage exists but limited and monitored.
🔒 VPN Reliability
0%
Weight: 20
VPNs are illegal and blocked.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
20%
Weight: 15
Frequent power outages and unreliable electricity supply.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
0%
Weight: 10
No public WiFi accessible to foreigners.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
5%
Weight: 40
Very difficult to obtain tourist or business visas; strict controls.
📊 Tax Friendliness
0%
Weight: 30
No tax system applicable for foreigners; economy is state-controlled.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
0%
Weight: 15
No freedom of speech; strict censorship and surveillance.
🏛️ Political Stability
90%
Weight: 20
Highly stable authoritarian regime with no political unrest.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
0%
Weight: 15
Foreigners cannot open local bank accounts.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
0%
Weight: 10
No possibility for foreigners to register businesses.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No digital nomad visa or similar permits.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
0%
Weight: 50
Not friendly or feasible for digital nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
0%
Weight: 25
No events or meetups for nomads.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
0%
Weight: 20
No online community for digital nomads in Kaesong.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
70%
Weight: 100
Low crime rates but strict government surveillance and control.
♀️ Female Friendly
10%
Weight: 50
Traditional gender roles and limited freedoms for women.
✊ Racial Tolerance
10%
Weight: 50
Highly homogeneous society with limited exposure to foreigners.