Moving to North Korea from Connecticut

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Connecticut to North Korea — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Connecticut to North Korea, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
1,049 ↑ 2% vs 2015

people born in United States live in North Korea · UN DESA

Who's moving to North Korea?

Top countries of origin for North Korea's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Connecticut to North Korea.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2022

share of adults with obesity

CT
31.3%
KP
6.8%

North Korea performs significantly better than Connecticut across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

CT
4.1%
KP
3.0%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

CT
$77,582
KP
$1,700

Connecticut generally does better on employment & economy, though North Korea leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

CT
78.4 yrs
KP
71.8 yrs

Connecticut performs better than North Korea across all family life metrics.

Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Bridgeport Rain: 47.7 in/yr (1212 mm)
61° / 42°F

Avg. annual high / low

P'yongyang Rain: 37.0 in/yr (940 mm)
60° / 42°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Bridgeport P'yongyang
Jan–Mar 42°/23°F (6°/-5°C) 38°/20°F (4°/-7°C)
Apr–Jun 68°/49°F (20°/10°C) 72°/52°F (22°/11°C)
Jul–Sep 80°/62°F (26°/16°C) 81°/65°F (27°/18°C)
Oct–Dec 53°/34°F (12°/1°C) 50°/31°F (10°/0°C)
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Month Bridgeport P'yongyang
Jan 38°/20°F (3.1°/-6.9°C) 31°/13°F (-0.8°/-10.7°C)
Feb 41°/21°F (4.9°/-6.0°C) 36°/18°F (2.4°/-7.8°C)
Mar 47°/29°F (8.6°/-1.7°C) 48°/29°F (8.9°/-1.8°C)
Apr 59°/40°F (15.1°/4.2°C) 63°/41°F (17.1°/4.9°C)
May 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.6°C) 73°/52°F (22.6°/10.9°C)
Jun 78°/59°F (25.7°/15.1°C) 80°/62°F (26.7°/16.5°C)
Jul 83°/65°F (28.1°/18.3°C) 83°/69°F (28.6°/20.7°C)
Aug 82°/64°F (27.6°/17.7°C) 84°/69°F (28.9°/20.5°C)
Sep 75°/56°F (23.7°/13.1°C) 76°/58°F (24.7°/14.3°C)
Oct 63°/44°F (17.4°/6.5°C) 65°/44°F (18.2°/6.7°C)
Nov 54°/34°F (12.1°/1.3°C) 49°/31°F (9.4°/-0.3°C)
Dec 43°/24°F (6.1°/-4.2°C) 35°/19°F (1.7°/-7.2°C)

Data: National Weather Service National Weather Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States and North Korea. To live, work, or study long-term in North Korea, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check North Korea's immigration authority.

United States passport

United States passport holder visiting North Korea

Visa Required
United States passport holders need a visa to enter North Korea.
North Korea passport

North Korea passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
North Korea passport holders need a visa to enter United States.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from North Korea?

Usually fine from major cities in North Korea. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

How is healthcare in North Korea compared to Connecticut?

North Korea performs significantly better than Connecticut across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What's the weather like in North Korea compared to Connecticut?

The average high temperature in P'yongyang is 60°F, compared to 61°F in Bridgeport. P'yongyang receives around 37.0 in of rainfall per year, while Bridgeport gets 47.7 in.

What language do they speak in North Korea?

The official language in North Korea is Korean. In Connecticut, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

KP
Population 3,574,097 25,955,138
Currency United States Dollar ($) North Korean Won (KPW)
Languages English Korean
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +1 +850
Time zones 11 1
Emergency number 911