Moving to United Kingdom from North Korea
What to Expect
Considering a move from North Korea to United Kingdom? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from North Korea to United Kingdom, and you’d need to navigate life in English. 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 United Kingdom.
people born in North Korea live in United Kingdom · UN DESA
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom leads in health coverage index.
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 United Kingdom leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom 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
United Kingdom 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 | London |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 38°/20°F (4°/-7°C) | 49°/38°F (9°/3°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 72°/52°F (22°/11°C) | 64°/48°F (18°/9°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 81°/65°F (27°/18°C) | 72°/56°F (22°/13°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 50°/31°F (10°/0°C) | 53°/43°F (12°/6°C) |
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| Month | P'yongyang | London |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31°/13°F (-0.8°/-10.7°C) | 47°/38°F (8.1°/3.1°C) |
| Feb | 36°/18°F (2.4°/-7.8°C) | 47°/37°F (8.6°/2.7°C) |
| Mar | 48°/29°F (8.9°/-1.8°C) | 53°/40°F (11.6°/4.6°C) |
| Apr | 63°/41°F (17.1°/4.9°C) | 58°/43°F (14.6°/5.9°C) |
| May | 73°/52°F (22.6°/10.9°C) | 65°/48°F (18.1°/8.9°C) |
| Jun | 80°/62°F (26.7°/16.5°C) | 70°/53°F (21.0°/11.8°C) |
| Jul | 83°/69°F (28.6°/20.7°C) | 74°/57°F (23.4°/13.7°C) |
| Aug | 84°/69°F (28.9°/20.5°C) | 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C) |
| Sep | 76°/58°F (24.7°/14.3°C) | 68°/53°F (20.0°/11.4°C) |
| Oct | 65°/44°F (18.2°/6.7°C) | 60°/48°F (15.5°/8.8°C) |
| Nov | 49°/31°F (9.4°/-0.3°C) | 52°/42°F (11.3°/5.8°C) |
| Dec | 35°/19°F (1.7°/-7.2°C) | 47°/38°F (8.4°/3.4°C) |
Data:
Met Office
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between North Korea and United Kingdom. To live, work, or study long-term in United Kingdom, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check United Kingdom's immigration authority.
North Korea passport holder visiting United Kingdom
Visa Online (e-Visa)
United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom?
From major United Kingdom cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in North Korea and United Kingdom are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in United Kingdom compared to North Korea?
North Korea generally does better on health & wellbeing, though United Kingdom leads in health coverage index. There are 31.7 doctors per 10,000 people in United Kingdom, compared to 36.7 in North Korea. United Kingdom scores 88 on the WHO universal health coverage index (North Korea: 68).
What's the weather like in United Kingdom compared to North Korea?
The average high temperature in London is 60°F, compared to 60°F in P'yongyang. London receives around 22.0 in of rainfall per year, while P'yongyang gets 37.0 in.
What language do they speak in United Kingdom?
The official language in United Kingdom is English. In North Korea, the official language is Korean.
