Moving to North Korea: Things you should know before you immigrate to North Korea
THE BASICS
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Pyongyang
UTC +9
Korean People’s won (₩)
25.000.000
Korean
+850
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BEFORE MOVING
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Visa regulations for North Korea
It is only possible to apply for a visa directly through a North Korean embassy, and conditions depend on your purpose for moving. Although it is possible to visit North Korea though certain travel agencies, very few westerners have successfully immigrated to North Korea, and citizens of South Korea are completely forbidden to enter North Korea. If you are thinking of moving to North Korea from the USA, UK or anywhere else, you should contact the nearest embassy for detailed visa regulations for North Korea.
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Property in North Korea
Foreigners are forbidden to own property and if you are thinking of moving to North Korea from the USA, UK or anywhere else, housing will be provided by the authorities. For its citizens, property in North Korea is allocated by the state and the type of housing depends on their social status.
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LIVING IN NORTH KOREA
The cost of living in North Korea
Due to low wages, the use of forced labour, free education and healthcare, the cost of living in North Korea is very low. While figures available for the average wages in North Korea are unclear due to the secretive nature of the country, salaries and goods available largely depend on social status. Foreigners who move to North Korea from the USA, UK or Australia, for example, usually live in gated communities and have access to western products at much higher prices. While not always available, water and electricity are free.
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The job market in North Korea
The limited job market in North Korea means the job opportunities depend on your social status and is organised by the state. For foreigners living in North Korea, you could consider working as a diplomat at a foreign embassy in Pyongyang, being a football coach or a representative of an NGO.
Schools in North Korea
Education in North Korea is state-run and free for all citizens, however, for expats in North Korea, there are no international schools in the country. The school system in North Korea is made up of:
Age: 5-6
Compulsory: Yes
Age: 6-9
Compulsory: Yes
Age: 10-15
Compulsory: Yes
Healthcare in North Korea
The quality of healthcare in North Korea is said to be very poor, due to their access to basic supplies, electricity, running water and medical equipment, as well as low salaries and understaffing. Although their healthcare system is free, North Koreans have many health conditions including dental problems, deaths and diseases from smoking, contaminated drinking water and malnutrition and constant food shortages. In recent years, the private healthcare sector has been expanding slowly, so foreigners wishing to move to North Korea from UK, Australia or anywhere else, may want to consider having insurance for your length of stay, you may be able to find better access to some services.
Driving in North Korea
Driving in North Korea will probably not be possible, as owning a car is a status symbol and it is not possible to bring your vehicle. Most foreigners living in North Korea will be driven around in the company of a government minder.
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What else to expect when living in North Korea
- Only 5.000 – 6.000 foreigners visit the country each year, so there is a lot that remains unknown about many aspects of life in North Korea.
- The press is controlled by the state, and there are only 3 state tv channels, so when relocating to North Korea from the USA or anywhere else, expect to be cut off from the rest of the world.
- North Koreans have a different calendar, and the birthday of Kim Il-Sung is the start of their calendar. While for the rest of the world it is 2020, it is only the year 108 in North Korea.
MOVING DESTINATIONS
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Moving to North Korea from the USA
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Moving to North Korea from Australia
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Moving to North Korea from Spain
Moving to North Korea might seem a world away, but with Eurosender’s reliable solutions for international removals to North Korea, our team of experts will be happy to tailor a solution for moving to North Korea or anywhere else worldwide. We work with the best logistics carriers in the business, providing fast and reliable shipping, regardless of location.