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Mount Kumgang, North Korea 🇰🇵
#2148
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Nomad Score:
10%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
2%
Weight: 150
Extremely high cost and limited availability of goods for foreigners; most items are scarce and expensive due to sanctions and isolation.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
1%
Weight: 80
Accommodation options for foreigners are very limited, often restricted to government-run guesthouses with high fixed prices.
🍎 Food & Groceries
3%
Weight: 40
Food options for foreigners are limited and expensive; local groceries are scarce and of low variety.
🚌 Transportation Cost
2%
Weight: 20
Public transportation is limited and not accessible to foreigners; private transport is expensive and restricted.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
1%
Weight: 15
Entertainment options are almost non-existent for foreigners; cultural events are tightly controlled.
🏋️ 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; currency controls are strict.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
0%
Weight: 100
No public internet access for foreigners; extremely limited and monitored intranet.
👥 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
Not a destination for digital nomads.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
0%
Weight: 25
Local SIM cards not available for foreigners.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
1%
Weight: 30
Strict regulations and limited freedoms severely impact work-life balance.
🌳 Environmental Quality
55%
Weight: 15
Relatively good natural environment due to low industrialization, but some pollution from coal use.
🧼 Cleanliness
40%
Weight: 10
Public areas are maintained but infrastructure is aging and sanitation is basic.
🗨️ Language Barrier
5%
Weight: 30
Extreme language barrier; English is rarely spoken and no language support for foreigners.
💨 Air Quality
30%
Weight: 15
Air quality varies; some pollution from coal heating and industry but generally better than major cities.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
10%
Weight: 25
Limited facilities and services for families; strict environment.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
10%
Weight: 20
Healthcare facilities are basic and not up to international standards; foreigners have limited access.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
5%
Weight: 25
Healthcare is theoretically free but quality is poor; private care for foreigners is limited and costly.
🏥 Healthcare
10%
Weight: 20
Overall healthcare system is underdeveloped and inaccessible for foreigners.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
32%
Weight: 80
Cold winters and hot summers with moderate rainfall; not ideal for those preferring mild climates.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
60%
Weight: 10
Low risk of major natural disasters; occasional flooding and droughts.
🏞️ Green Spaces
70%
Weight: 10
Surrounded by mountains and forests; ample natural green spaces.
❄️ Air Conditioning
0%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is virtually non-existent in public or private spaces.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
65%
Weight: 10
Distinct four seasons with cold winters and warm summers.
🔊 Noise Pollution
70%
Weight: 10
Low noise pollution due to small population and limited traffic.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
20%
Weight: 20
Unique and isolated culture but heavily controlled and not accessible to foreigners.
🌃 Nightlife
0%
Weight: 15
No nightlife options for foreigners.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
75%
Weight: 15
Beautiful mountainous terrain and natural scenery, good for hiking but access is restricted.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
2%
Weight: 10
No formal language learning opportunities for foreigners.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
15%
Weight: 10
Tours are highly controlled and limited to government-approved itineraries.
🎳 Indoors Fun
1%
Weight: 10
No indoor entertainment venues accessible to foreigners.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
10%
Weight: 25
Very limited food options for foreigners; mostly basic Korean cuisine with little variety.
🧠 Yoga Studios
0%
Weight: 10
No yoga studios available.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
0%
Weight: 15
No fitness facilities accessible to foreigners.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
10%
Weight: 15
Limited fresh produce and healthy options; diet is basic and meat is scarce.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
50%
Weight: 20
UTC+8:30 time zone is unusual and may cause coordination challenges with global clients.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
0%
Weight: 25
No networking opportunities for digital nomads.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
0%
Weight: 20
No local remote job market or opportunities.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
0%
Weight: 20
No freelance ecosystem present.
🏢 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 crypto.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
1%
Weight: 30
Very limited international flights; access is highly restricted.
🚇 Public Transit
0%
Weight: 20
No public transit accessible to foreigners.
🚶 Walkability
20%
Weight: 20
Small town with some walkable areas but infrastructure is basic.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
0%
Weight: 15
No ride-sharing services.
🚲 Cycling
10%
Weight: 10
Limited cycling infrastructure and safety concerns.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
5%
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
10%
Weight: 20
Mobile coverage exists but is limited and heavily monitored; foreigners have restricted access.
🔒 VPN Reliability
0%
Weight: 20
VPN use is 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 available.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
1%
Weight: 40
Extremely difficult to obtain a visa; only government-approved tours allowed.
📊 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
Impossible for foreigners to 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 equivalent.
🌍 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
60%
Weight: 100
Low crime rates but strict government surveillance and control.
♀️ Female Friendly
5%
Weight: 50
Highly restrictive society with limited freedoms for women.
✊ Racial Tolerance
1%
Weight: 50
Very homogeneous society with little exposure to foreigners.