Moving to North Korea from Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha to North Korea? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha to North Korea, and you’d need to navigate life in Korean. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in North Korea compared to Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SH
14.0%
KP
3.0%

North Korea performs significantly better than Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SH
80.5 yrs
KP
71.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SH
19.2
KP
22.2

Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha performs better than North Korea across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha and North Korea. To live, work, or study long-term in North Korea, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check North Korea's immigration authority.

North Korea passport

North Korea passport holder visiting Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha

Visa Online (e-Visa)
North Korea passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from North Korea?

From major North Korea cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha and North Korea are what actually decide it long-term.

What language do they speak in North Korea?

The official language in North Korea is Korean. In Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

SH KP
Population 7,925 25,955,138
Currency Saint Helena Pound (SHP) North Korean Won (KPW)
Languages English Korean
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +2 +850
Time zones 1 1