Moving to Kazakhstan from North Korea
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from North Korea to Kazakhstan — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from North Korea to Kazakhstan, and you’d need to navigate life in Kazakh and Russian. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Astana averages 46°F vs 60°F in P'yongyang, making it significantly cooler.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from North Korea to Kazakhstan, based on official data.
Who's moving to Kazakhstan?
Top countries of origin for Kazakhstan's foreign-born residents.
- 2,476,018
- 355,751
- 296,511
- 72,761
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5.64,829
North Korea
- 50,912
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from North Korea to Kazakhstan.
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 Kazakhstan 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 Kazakhstan leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
North Korea generally does better on infrastructure, though Kazakhstan leads in electricity per capita.
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 Kazakhstan 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
percentage of adults who can read and write
Kazakhstan generally does better on family life, though North Korea leads in literacy rate.
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 | Astana |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 38°/20°F (4°/-7°C) | 15°/-4°F (-10°/-20°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 72°/52°F (22°/11°C) | 65°/41°F (18°/5°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 81°/65°F (27°/18°C) | 74°/50°F (23°/10°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 50°/31°F (10°/0°C) | 30°/13°F (-1°/-11°C) |
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| Month | P'yongyang | Astana |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31°/13°F (-0.8°/-10.7°C) | 9°/-8°F (-12.6°/-22.0°C) |
| Feb | 36°/18°F (2.4°/-7.8°C) | 12°/-7°F (-11.3°/-21.8°C) |
| Mar | 48°/29°F (8.9°/-1.8°C) | 23°/4°F (-5.0°/-15.6°C) |
| Apr | 63°/41°F (17.1°/4.9°C) | 49°/28°F (9.3°/-2.4°C) |
| May | 73°/52°F (22.6°/10.9°C) | 67°/42°F (19.6°/5.8°C) |
| Jun | 80°/62°F (26.7°/16.5°C) | 78°/52°F (25.3°/11.2°C) |
| Jul | 83°/69°F (28.6°/20.7°C) | 81°/56°F (27.0°/13.4°C) |
| Aug | 84°/69°F (28.9°/20.5°C) | 76°/52°F (24.3°/10.9°C) |
| Sep | 76°/58°F (24.7°/14.3°C) | 65°/41°F (18.6°/5.1°C) |
| Oct | 65°/44°F (18.2°/6.7°C) | 47°/28°F (8.5°/-2.1°C) |
| Nov | 49°/31°F (9.4°/-0.3°C) | 27°/12°F (-3.0°/-11.2°C) |
| Dec | 35°/19°F (1.7°/-7.2°C) | 15°/-2°F (-9.7°/-18.9°C) |
Ministry of Energy of the Republic of KazakhstanVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between North Korea and Kazakhstan. To live, work, or study long-term in Kazakhstan, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Kazakhstan's immigration authority.
North Korea passport holder visiting Kazakhstan
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Kazakhstan 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 Kazakhstan?
Usually fine from major cities in Kazakhstan. 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 Kazakhstan compared to North Korea?
North Korea generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Kazakhstan leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 40.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Kazakhstan, compared to 36.7 in North Korea. Kazakhstan scores 80 on the WHO universal health coverage index (North Korea: 68).
What's the weather like in Kazakhstan compared to North Korea?
The average high temperature in Astana is 46°F, compared to 60°F in P'yongyang. Astana receives around 12.5 in of rainfall per year, while P'yongyang gets 37.0 in.
What language do they speak in Kazakhstan?
The official languages in Kazakhstan are Kazakh and Russian. In North Korea, the official language is Korean.
