Kaesong, North Korea 🇰🇵
#2144
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Nomad Score:
12%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
2%
Weight: 150
Extremely limited market economy and high state control make cost of living data unreliable; most goods are scarce and expensive for foreigners.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
1%
Weight: 80
Accommodation options for foreigners are very limited, mostly government-controlled guesthouses with high prices relative to local standards.
🍎 Food & Groceries
3%
Weight: 40
Food availability is limited and mostly state-supplied; imported goods are scarce and expensive.
🚌 Transportation Cost
5%
Weight: 20
Public transport is minimal and mostly for locals; foreigners have restricted access and rely on arranged transport.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
1%
Weight: 15
Entertainment options for foreigners are almost nonexistent; strict regulations limit activities.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
0%
Weight: 10
No accessible gyms or fitness centers for foreigners.
💱 Currency Stability
0%
Weight: 30
North Korean won is highly unstable and not convertible; strict currency controls.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
0%
Weight: 100
Internet access is extremely limited, slow, and heavily censored; no reliable access for foreigners.
👥 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.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
0%
Weight: 100
No digital nomad presence or community.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
10%
Weight: 30
Strict government control and limited freedoms create a stressful environment.
🌳 Environmental Quality
30%
Weight: 15
Rural surroundings near Kaesong have moderate environmental quality but industrial pollution exists.
🧼 Cleanliness
40%
Weight: 10
Public areas are generally clean due to strict regulations, but infrastructure is outdated.
🗨️ Language Barrier
5%
Weight: 30
Almost no English spoken; Korean is the only language and foreigners have limited interaction.
💨 Air Quality
35%
Weight: 15
Moderate air quality; some pollution from local industry but less than major cities.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
10%
Weight: 20
Healthcare infrastructure is outdated and limited; not suitable for foreigners.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
70%
Weight: 25
Healthcare is state-provided and free for locals; foreigners have limited access and may pay high fees.
🏥 Healthcare
10%
Weight: 20
Overall healthcare services are poor and unreliable for foreigners.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
42%
Weight: 80
Temperate climate with cold winters and warm summers; some seasonal variety but winters can be harsh.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
60%
Weight: 10
Low risk of major natural disasters like earthquakes or typhoons.
🏞️ Green Spaces
50%
Weight: 10
Surrounded by rural and agricultural land with some green areas.
❄️ Air Conditioning
5%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is rare and mostly unavailable in public or residential buildings.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
65%
Weight: 10
Four distinct seasons with cold winters and warm summers.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
20%
Weight: 20
Rich traditional Korean culture but heavily controlled and isolated from outside influences.
🌃 Nightlife
0%
Weight: 15
No nightlife options for foreigners.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
55%
Weight: 15
Access to rural landscapes and nearby mountains; limited tourist infrastructure.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
10%
Weight: 10
No formal language schools for foreigners; interaction with locals is restricted.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
20%
Weight: 10
Tours are strictly controlled and limited to government-approved itineraries.
🎳 Indoors Fun
5%
Weight: 10
Very limited indoor entertainment options.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
15%
Weight: 25
Traditional Korean food available but limited variety and quality for foreigners.
🧠 Yoga Studios
0%
Weight: 10
No yoga studios or wellness centers.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
0%
Weight: 15
No accessible fitness facilities.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
20%
Weight: 15
Limited fresh produce but traditional Korean diet includes vegetables.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
50%
Weight: 20
UTC+9 time zone; moderate overlap with 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 or freelance ecosystem.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
0%
Weight: 20
Nonexistent.
🏢 Coworking Quality
0%
Weight: 30
No coworking spaces.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
0%
Weight: 15
No startup ecosystem.
💳 Local Payment Services
0%
Weight: 10
No accessible local payment services for foreigners.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
0%
Weight: 15
No adoption or legal framework.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
1%
Weight: 30
Nearest international airport is Pyongyang Sunan, with very limited flights and access.
🚇 Public Transit
2%
Weight: 20
Very limited public transit options; mostly for locals and restricted.
🚶 Walkability
30%
Weight: 20
Small city with some walkable areas but limited pedestrian infrastructure.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
0%
Weight: 15
No ride-sharing services.
🚲 Cycling
10%
Weight: 10
Cycling possible but infrastructure is minimal.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
5%
Weight: 15
Limited train and bus services; restricted for foreigners.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
0%
Weight: 10
No rental services available.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
20%
Weight: 20
Mobile coverage exists but is limited and heavily monitored; foreigners have restricted access.
🔒 VPN Reliability
0%
Weight: 20
VPNs are illegal and blocked.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
30%
Weight: 15
Frequent power outages and unreliable electricity supply.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
0%
Weight: 10
No public WiFi available.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
1%
Weight: 40
Extremely difficult to obtain a visa; strict government control.
📊 Tax Friendliness
0%
Weight: 30
No tax system applicable for foreigners; no digital nomad tax policies.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
0%
Weight: 15
No freedom of speech; strict censorship and surveillance.
🏛️ Political Stability
20%
Weight: 20
Stable authoritarian regime but unpredictable international relations.
🏦 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 to digital nomads in any aspect.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
0%
Weight: 25
No events or meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
0%
Weight: 20
No online community presence.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
60%
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; potential for discrimination.