Rason, North Korea 🇰🇵
#2149
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Nomad Score:
12%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
2%
Weight: 150
Extremely high cost for foreigners due to limited access to goods and services; most items must be imported or bought at premium prices.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
1%
Weight: 80
Very limited accommodation options for foreigners, often expensive and restricted to designated hotels or guesthouses.
🍎 Food & Groceries
3%
Weight: 40
Scarce variety and availability; imported food is costly and local options are limited and basic.
🚌 Transportation Cost
5%
Weight: 20
Public transport is minimal and restricted; limited options for foreigners, but costs are low if accessible.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
1%
Weight: 15
Virtually no entertainment options for foreigners; cultural events are controlled and limited.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
0%
Weight: 10
No accessible gyms or fitness centers for foreigners.
💱 Currency Stability
10%
Weight: 30
North Korean won is highly unstable and not convertible; foreign currency use is restricted.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
0%
Weight: 100
No public internet access; extremely limited and monitored intranet available only to select individuals.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
0%
Weight: 40
No coworking spaces exist.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
0%
Weight: 30
No cafes with WiFi accessible to foreigners.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
0%
Weight: 30
None available.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
0%
Weight: 100
No digital nomad presence due to restrictions.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
2%
Weight: 30
Strict regulations and surveillance limit personal freedom and work flexibility.
🌳 Environmental Quality
31%
Weight: 15
Rason is a port city with some industrial pollution but also coastal air; environment is mixed.
🧼 Cleanliness
40%
Weight: 10
Public areas are relatively clean due to strict government control, but infrastructure is outdated.
🗨️ Language Barrier
5%
Weight: 30
Korean only; no English signage or services for foreigners.
💨 Air Quality
35%
Weight: 15
Moderate air quality; some industrial pollution but coastal winds help.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
10%
Weight: 20
Healthcare is basic and outdated; foreigners have no access to quality medical services.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
5%
Weight: 25
Healthcare is nominally free but quality is poor; foreigners must pay for private care abroad.
🏥 Healthcare
8%
Weight: 20
Extremely limited healthcare infrastructure for foreigners.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
32%
Weight: 80
Cold winters and hot summers; seasonal extremes with moderate rainfall.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
70%
Weight: 10
Low risk of major natural disasters; occasional flooding possible.
🏞️ Green Spaces
25%
Weight: 10
Limited parks and green areas in urban zones.
❄️ Air Conditioning
10%
Weight: 15
Very limited availability of air conditioning in public or private spaces.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
60%
Weight: 10
Four distinct seasons with cold winters and warm summers.
🎭 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
40%
Weight: 15
Coastal location offers some natural beauty but limited outdoor activities accessible.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
5%
Weight: 10
No formal language schools for foreigners; learning Korean independently is challenging.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
10%
Weight: 10
Tours are highly controlled and limited to government-approved itineraries.
🎳 Indoors Fun
2%
Weight: 10
No entertainment venues or indoor recreational facilities for foreigners.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
10%
Weight: 25
Very limited variety; mostly traditional Korean dishes with scarce foreign cuisine.
🧠 Yoga Studios
0%
Weight: 10
No yoga studios available.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
0%
Weight: 15
No accessible fitness facilities.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
15%
Weight: 15
Limited fresh produce; diet is basic and often lacks variety.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
50%
Weight: 20
UTC+8:30; moderate overlap with Asia-Pacific and some European time zones.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
0%
Weight: 25
No professional networking opportunities for foreigners.
💻 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 digital payment systems for foreigners.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
0%
Weight: 15
No adoption or legal framework for crypto.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
3%
Weight: 30
Limited flights; Rason has a small airport with few international connections.
🚇 Public Transit
2%
Weight: 20
Minimal public transit options; mostly restricted to locals.
🚶 Walkability
30%
Weight: 20
Small city with some walkable areas but limited pedestrian 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
5%
Weight: 15
Very limited intercity travel options for foreigners.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
0%
Weight: 10
No rental services available.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
1%
Weight: 20
Mobile network is restricted and monitored; foreigners have no access.
🔒 VPN Reliability
0%
Weight: 20
VPN use is illegal and blocked.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
20%
Weight: 15
Frequent power outages and unstable 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 controls.
📊 Tax Friendliness
0%
Weight: 30
No tax system applicable to foreigners; no incentives.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
0%
Weight: 15
No freedom of speech; strict censorship and surveillance.
🏛️ Political Stability
90%
Weight: 20
Highly stable government but authoritarian regime.
🏦 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 equivalent.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
0%
Weight: 50
Not friendly to digital nomads in any capacity.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
0%
Weight: 25
No events or meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
0%
Weight: 20
No online digital nomad community presence.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
80%
Weight: 100
Very low crime rates; however, strict surveillance and political risks exist.
♀️ Female Friendly
10%
Weight: 50
Highly restrictive society with limited freedoms for women.
✊ Racial Tolerance
5%
Weight: 50
Very limited exposure to foreigners; societal attitudes unknown but likely low tolerance.