Moving to Vietnam from North Korea
What to Expect
Considering a move from North Korea to Vietnam? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from North Korea to Vietnam, and you’d need to navigate life in Vietnamese. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Hanoi averages 82°F vs 60°F in P'yongyang, making it significantly warmer.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from North Korea to Vietnam.
Who's moving to Vietnam?
Top countries of origin for Vietnam's foreign-born residents.
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North Korea
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Vietnam 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 Vietnam leads in adult obesity rate.
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 Vietnam leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Vietnam 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
Vietnam performs significantly better than North Korea across all employment & economy metrics.
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
Vietnam 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 | Hanoi |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 38°/20°F (4°/-7°C) | 71°/62°F (22°/16°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 72°/52°F (22°/11°C) | 88°/75°F (31°/24°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 81°/65°F (27°/18°C) | 90°/78°F (32°/26°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 50°/31°F (10°/0°C) | 79°/66°F (26°/19°C) |
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| Month | P'yongyang | Hanoi |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31°/13°F (-0.8°/-10.7°C) | 68°/58°F (20.0°/14.6°C) |
| Feb | 36°/18°F (2.4°/-7.8°C) | 70°/61°F (21.3°/16.2°C) |
| Mar | 48°/29°F (8.9°/-1.8°C) | 74°/66°F (23.5°/18.7°C) |
| Apr | 63°/41°F (17.1°/4.9°C) | 82°/71°F (27.7°/21.9°C) |
| May | 73°/52°F (22.6°/10.9°C) | 89°/76°F (31.7°/24.5°C) |
| Jun | 80°/62°F (26.7°/16.5°C) | 93°/79°F (33.8°/26.3°C) |
| Jul | 83°/69°F (28.6°/20.7°C) | 92°/80°F (33.3°/26.5°C) |
| Aug | 84°/69°F (28.9°/20.5°C) | 90°/78°F (32.5°/25.8°C) |
| Sep | 76°/58°F (24.7°/14.3°C) | 89°/76°F (31.6°/24.7°C) |
| Oct | 65°/44°F (18.2°/6.7°C) | 85°/72°F (29.6°/22.4°C) |
| Nov | 49°/31°F (9.4°/-0.3°C) | 79°/67°F (26.3°/19.2°C) |
| Dec | 35°/19°F (1.7°/-7.2°C) | 72°/60°F (22.1°/15.4°C) |
Data:
Viet Nam Meteorological and Hydrological Administration
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between North Korea and Vietnam. To live, work, or study long-term in Vietnam, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Vietnam's immigration authority.
North Korea passport holder visiting Vietnam
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Vietnam 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 Vietnam?
From major Vietnam cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in North Korea and Vietnam are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Vietnam compared to North Korea?
North Korea generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Vietnam leads in adult obesity rate. There are 8.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Vietnam, compared to 36.7 in North Korea. Vietnam scores 68 on the WHO universal health coverage index (North Korea: 68).
What's the weather like in Vietnam compared to North Korea?
The average high temperature in Hanoi is 82°F, compared to 60°F in P'yongyang. Hanoi receives around 64.1 in of rainfall per year, while P'yongyang gets 37.0 in.
What language do they speak in Vietnam?
The official language in Vietnam is Vietnamese. In North Korea, the official language is Korean.
