Mount Kumgang, North Korea 🇰🇵
#2148
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Nomad Score:
14%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
1%
Weight: 150
Extremely high due to isolation, limited access to goods, and reliance on state-controlled pricing.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
2%
Weight: 80
Accommodation is highly restricted and controlled by the government, with no market-driven pricing.
🍎 Food & Groceries
3%
Weight: 40
Limited availability of diverse food items; mostly state-provided with shortages common.
🚌 Transportation Cost
5%
Weight: 20
Public transport is minimal and often unreliable; private transport options are nearly nonexistent.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
0%
Weight: 15
No commercial entertainment options available for foreigners or digital nomads.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
0%
Weight: 10
No accessible gyms for foreigners or digital nomads.
💱 Currency Stability
1%
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 broadband.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
0%
Weight: 40
No coworking spaces exist; foreign access to workspaces is restricted.
☕ 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.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
0%
Weight: 25
Foreigners cannot obtain local SIM cards.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
1%
Weight: 30
Strict government controls and surveillance limit personal freedom and work flexibility.
🌳 Environmental Quality
42%
Weight: 15
Relatively clean environment due to low industrialization but limited data available.
🧼 Cleanliness
50%
Weight: 10
Public areas are generally clean due to strict regulations.
🗨️ Language Barrier
2%
Weight: 30
Korean language only; no English signage or support for foreigners.
💨 Air Quality
55%
Weight: 15
Generally moderate air quality; low industrial pollution but occasional issues.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
10%
Weight: 25
No facilities or services catering to foreign families.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
10%
Weight: 20
Healthcare infrastructure is outdated and limited; not suitable for foreigners.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
80%
Weight: 25
Healthcare is state-provided and free but of very low quality.
🏥 Healthcare
10%
Weight: 20
Limited access to quality healthcare services for foreigners.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
35%
Weight: 80
Cold winters and hot summers; significant seasonal variation with some rain.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
60%
Weight: 10
Low risk of major natural disasters like earthquakes or hurricanes.
🏞️ Green Spaces
65%
Weight: 10
Surrounded by mountainous and forested areas; limited urban green spaces.
❄️ Air Conditioning
0%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is rare and not available for foreigners.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
70%
Weight: 10
Four distinct seasons with cold winters and warm summers.
🔊 Noise Pollution
70%
Weight: 10
Low noise pollution due to limited traffic and industrial activity.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
20%
Weight: 20
Rich traditional Korean culture but heavily controlled and isolated.
🌃 Nightlife
0%
Weight: 15
No nightlife options for foreigners.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
75%
Weight: 15
Beautiful mountainous landscapes and natural parks, but access is restricted.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
10%
Weight: 10
No formal language schools for foreigners; very limited opportunities.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
20%
Weight: 10
Highly controlled tours available only through government agencies.
🎳 Indoors Fun
0%
Weight: 10
No indoor entertainment venues accessible to foreigners.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
15%
Weight: 25
Limited variety and availability of food; mostly traditional 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 traditional Korean diet includes healthy options.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
50%
Weight: 20
UTC+8:30 time zone; moderate for Asia-Pacific but less favorable 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 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 accessible local payment services for foreigners.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
0%
Weight: 15
No adoption or legal framework for blockchain or cryptocurrencies.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
1%
Weight: 30
Very limited international flights; access is highly restricted.
🚇 Public Transit
2%
Weight: 20
Minimal public transit infrastructure; mostly for locals under strict control.
🚶 Walkability
30%
Weight: 20
Small town with some walkable areas but limited infrastructure.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
0%
Weight: 15
No ride-sharing services available.
🚲 Cycling
10%
Weight: 10
Limited cycling infrastructure and cultural acceptance.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
1%
Weight: 15
Very limited intercity travel options for foreigners.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
0%
Weight: 10
No scooter or bike rental services.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
1%
Weight: 20
Mobile network exists but is restricted and not accessible to foreigners.
🔒 VPN Reliability
0%
Weight: 20
VPN use is illegal and heavily monitored.
⚡ 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
1%
Weight: 40
Extremely difficult to obtain a visa; strict government controls.
📊 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 and surveillance.
🏛️ Political Stability
90%
Weight: 20
Highly stable regime but 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 or similar programs.
🌍 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 for digital nomads.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
0%
Weight: 20
No online community presence for digital nomads.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
95%
Weight: 100
Very safe in terms of crime due to strict government control and surveillance.
♀️ Female Friendly
10%
Weight: 50
Highly restrictive society with limited freedoms for women.
✊ Racial Tolerance
5%
Weight: 50
Highly homogeneous society with little exposure to foreigners.