Mount Kumgang, North Korea 🇰🇵
#2148
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Nomad Score:
11%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
2%
Weight: 150
Extremely limited market economy and high state control make cost of living data unavailable; goods are scarce and expensive for foreigners.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
1%
Weight: 80
Accommodation options for foreigners are extremely limited, mostly state-run guesthouses with high prices relative to local income.
🍎 Food & Groceries
3%
Weight: 40
Food availability is limited and mostly state-controlled; imported goods are rare and expensive.
🚌 Transportation Cost
5%
Weight: 20
Public transport is cheap but very limited and unreliable; private transport options are nearly non-existent for foreigners.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
0%
Weight: 15
No accessible entertainment options for digital nomads; tourism is highly restricted.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
0%
Weight: 10
No gyms or fitness centers accessible to foreigners.
💱 Currency Stability
10%
Weight: 30
North Korean won is highly unstable and not convertible; strict currency controls in place.
💻 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 exist.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
0%
Weight: 30
No cafes with WiFi available to foreigners.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
0%
Weight: 30
No digital nomad friendly cafes.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
0%
Weight: 100
Not a destination for digital nomads.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
10%
Weight: 30
Strict government control and limited freedoms negatively impact work-life balance.
🌳 Environmental Quality
32%
Weight: 15
Rural areas around Mount Kumgang have relatively good natural environment but infrastructure is poor.
🧼 Cleanliness
40%
Weight: 10
Rural and tourist areas are relatively clean but overall sanitation infrastructure is limited.
🗨️ Language Barrier
5%
Weight: 30
Almost no English spoken; Korean language barrier is very high.
💨 Air Quality
55%
Weight: 15
Rural mountain area has decent air quality, better than urban North Korea.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
5%
Weight: 20
Healthcare facilities are basic and not up to international standards.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
20%
Weight: 25
Healthcare is state-provided but quality is low; private options do not exist.
🏥 Healthcare
5%
Weight: 20
Limited healthcare infrastructure and services.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
30%
Weight: 80
Cold winters and humid summers; not ideal climate for most digital nomads.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
70%
Weight: 10
Low risk of major natural disasters like earthquakes or hurricanes.
🏞️ Green Spaces
85%
Weight: 10
Mount Kumgang area is mountainous with abundant natural green spaces.
❄️ Air Conditioning
0%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is virtually non-existent in accommodations.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
60%
Weight: 10
Four distinct seasons with cold winters and warm summers.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
20%
Weight: 20
Rich traditional Korean culture but heavily state-controlled and restricted.
🌃 Nightlife
0%
Weight: 15
No nightlife options for foreigners.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
90%
Weight: 15
Excellent natural scenery and hiking opportunities in the Mount Kumgang region.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
10%
Weight: 10
No formal language schools or opportunities for foreigners.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
15%
Weight: 10
Tours are highly controlled and limited to approved groups.
🎳 Indoors Fun
0%
Weight: 10
No indoor entertainment options for foreigners.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
10%
Weight: 25
Very limited food options for foreigners; mostly basic Korean cuisine.
🧠 Yoga Studios
0%
Weight: 10
No yoga studios available.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
0%
Weight: 15
No fitness facilities accessible to foreigners.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
20%
Weight: 15
Limited fresh produce but generally simple, unprocessed food.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
50%
Weight: 20
UTC+8:30; 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.
🆓 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
0%
Weight: 10
No digital payment services accessible to foreigners.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
0%
Weight: 15
No known adoption or legal framework.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
1%
Weight: 30
Nearest airports are in China or South Korea; no direct international flights to Mount Kumgang.
🚇 Public Transit
2%
Weight: 20
Very limited public transit options.
🚶 Walkability
40%
Weight: 20
Small tourist areas are walkable but infrastructure is basic.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
0%
Weight: 15
No ride-sharing services.
🚲 Cycling
10%
Weight: 10
Limited cycling infrastructure.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
1%
Weight: 15
Very limited and restricted intercity travel.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
0%
Weight: 10
No rental services.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
10%
Weight: 20
Mobile coverage exists but is limited and heavily monitored.
🔒 VPN Reliability
0%
Weight: 20
VPNs are banned and internet is heavily censored.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
20%
Weight: 15
Frequent power outages common.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
0%
Weight: 10
No public WiFi available.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
1%
Weight: 40
Extremely difficult to obtain tourist or business visas; travel is highly restricted.
📊 Tax Friendliness
0%
Weight: 30
No tax framework for foreigners or digital nomads.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
0%
Weight: 15
No freedom of speech; strict government censorship.
🏛️ Political Stability
30%
Weight: 20
Stable government but highly authoritarian and isolated.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
0%
Weight: 15
Foreigners cannot open 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.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
0%
Weight: 50
Not friendly or accessible to digital nomads.
🤝 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 risk for foreigners but strict surveillance and restrictions.
♀️ Female Friendly
10%
Weight: 50
Highly restrictive society with limited freedoms for women.
✊ Racial Tolerance
10%
Weight: 50
Very homogeneous society with limited exposure to foreigners.