Moving to South Carolina from North Korea
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from North Korea to South Carolina — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from North Korea to South Carolina, based on official data.
Who's moving to United States?
Top countries of origin for United States's foreign-born residents.
- 10,853,105
- 2,723,764
- 2,184,110
- 2,061,178
- 1,829,251
- 1,410,659
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from North Korea to South Carolina.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
North Korea performs better than South Carolina across all health & wellbeing 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 South Carolina leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
South Carolina performs significantly better than North Korea across all family life metrics.
Data: The World Factbook
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | P'yongyang | Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 38°/20°F (4°/-7°C) | 47°/28°F (8°/-2°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 72°/52°F (22°/11°C) | 76°/55°F (24°/13°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 81°/65°F (27°/18°C) | 86°/65°F (30°/18°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 50°/31°F (10°/0°C) | 55°/36°F (13°/2°C) |
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| Month | P'yongyang | Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31°/13°F (-0.8°/-10.7°C) | 40°/22°F (4.3°/-5.3°C) |
| Feb | 36°/18°F (2.4°/-7.8°C) | 45°/26°F (7.2°/-3.3°C) |
| Mar | 48°/29°F (8.9°/-1.8°C) | 56°/35°F (13.3°/1.7°C) |
| Apr | 63°/41°F (17.1°/4.9°C) | 67°/46°F (19.3°/7.6°C) |
| May | 73°/52°F (22.6°/10.9°C) | 75°/55°F (24.0°/12.9°C) |
| Jun | 80°/62°F (26.7°/16.5°C) | 85°/65°F (29.2°/18.1°C) |
| Jul | 83°/69°F (28.6°/20.7°C) | 90°/69°F (32.0°/20.4°C) |
| Aug | 84°/69°F (28.9°/20.5°C) | 88°/67°F (31.3°/19.6°C) |
| Sep | 76°/58°F (24.7°/14.3°C) | 80°/58°F (26.6°/14.5°C) |
| Oct | 65°/44°F (18.2°/6.7°C) | 68°/47°F (20.0°/8.1°C) |
| Nov | 49°/31°F (9.4°/-0.3°C) | 55°/37°F (12.7°/2.6°C) |
| Dec | 35°/19°F (1.7°/-7.2°C) | 42°/25°F (5.6°/-3.8°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between North Korea and United States. To live, work, or study long-term in United States, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check United States's immigration authority.
North Korea passport holder visiting United States
Visa Required
United States 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 South Carolina?
Usually fine from major cities in South Carolina. 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 South Carolina compared to North Korea?
North Korea performs better than South Carolina across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in South Carolina compared to North Korea?
The average high temperature in Columbia is 66°F, compared to 60°F in P'yongyang. Columbia receives around 46.3 in of rainfall per year, while P'yongyang gets 37.0 in.
What language do they speak in South Carolina?
The official language in South Carolina is English. In North Korea, the official language is Korean.
