Moving to Ireland from North Korea
What to Expect
Considering a move from North Korea to Ireland? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from North Korea to Ireland, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Irish. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from North Korea to Ireland.
Who's moving to Ireland?
Top countries of origin for Ireland's foreign-born residents.
- 305,197
- 146,211
- 44,229
- 35,190
- 25,371
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North Korea
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Ireland compared to North Korea.
How's the healthcare?
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
North Korea generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Ireland leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
North Korea generally does better on environment, though Ireland leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Ireland performs significantly better than North Korea across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
North Korea generally does better on employment & economy, though Ireland leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
Ireland performs significantly better than North Korea across all family life metrics.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | P'yongyang | Dublin |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 38°/20°F (4°/-7°C) | 49°/37°F (10°/3°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 72°/52°F (22°/11°C) | 59°/44°F (15°/7°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 81°/65°F (27°/18°C) | 66°/52°F (19°/11°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 50°/31°F (10°/0°C) | 51°/41°F (11°/5°C) |
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| Month | P'yongyang | Dublin |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31°/13°F (-0.8°/-10.7°C) | 47°/36°F (8.1°/2.4°C) |
| Feb | 36°/18°F (2.4°/-7.8°C) | 47°/36°F (8.3°/2.3°C) |
| Mar | 48°/29°F (8.9°/-1.8°C) | 54°/38°F (12.1°/3.4°C) |
| Apr | 63°/41°F (17.1°/4.9°C) | 54°/40°F (12.1°/4.6°C) |
| May | 73°/52°F (22.6°/10.9°C) | 59°/44°F (14.8°/6.9°C) |
| Jun | 80°/62°F (26.7°/16.5°C) | 64°/49°F (17.6°/9.6°C) |
| Jul | 83°/69°F (28.6°/20.7°C) | 67°/53°F (19.5°/11.7°C) |
| Aug | 84°/69°F (28.9°/20.5°C) | 67°/53°F (19.2°/11.5°C) |
| Sep | 76°/58°F (24.7°/14.3°C) | 63°/50°F (17.0°/9.8°C) |
| Oct | 65°/44°F (18.2°/6.7°C) | 56°/45°F (13.6°/7.3°C) |
| Nov | 49°/31°F (9.4°/-0.3°C) | 51°/40°F (10.3°/4.5°C) |
| Dec | 35°/19°F (1.7°/-7.2°C) | 47°/37°F (8.3°/2.8°C) |
Met Éireann, The Irish Meteorological ServiceVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between North Korea and Ireland. To live, work, or study long-term in Ireland, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Ireland's immigration authority.
North Korea passport holder visiting Ireland
Visa Required
Ireland passport holder visiting North Korea
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Ireland?
From major Ireland cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in North Korea and Ireland are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Ireland compared to North Korea?
North Korea generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Ireland leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 40.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Ireland, compared to 36.7 in North Korea. Ireland scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (North Korea: 68).
What's the weather like in Ireland compared to North Korea?
The average high temperature in Dublin is 56°F, compared to 60°F in P'yongyang. Dublin receives around 29.8 in of rainfall per year, while P'yongyang gets 37.0 in.
What language do they speak in Ireland?
The official languages in Ireland are English and Irish. In North Korea, the official language is Korean.
