Moving to North Korea from Solomon Islands

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Solomon Islands to North Korea — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Solomon Islands to North Korea, and you’d need to navigate life in Korean. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — P'yongyang averages 60°F vs 86°F in Honiara, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Solomon Islands to North Korea.

How's the healthcare?

Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2017

affects wait times and access to care

SB
1.9
KP
36.7
Health coverage index United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access

SB
47
KP
68

North Korea performs significantly better than Solomon Islands across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

SB
57.0
KP
86.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SB
0.4t
KP
2.5t

Solomon Islands performs better than North Korea across all environment metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SB
1.6%
KP
3.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SB
$2,700
KP
$1,700

Solomon Islands performs better than North Korea across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SB
76.7 yrs
KP
71.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SB
20.0
KP
22.2

Solomon Islands performs 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.

Honiara Rain: 129.5 in/yr (3290 mm)
86° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

P'yongyang Rain: 37.0 in/yr (940 mm)
60° / 42°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Honiara P'yongyang
Jan–Mar 87°/75°F (30°/24°C) 38°/20°F (4°/-7°C)
Apr–Jun 86°/74°F (30°/23°C) 72°/52°F (22°/11°C)
Jul–Sep 85°/72°F (29°/22°C) 81°/65°F (27°/18°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/74°F (30°/23°C) 50°/31°F (10°/0°C)
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Month Honiara P'yongyang
Jan 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.8°C) 31°/13°F (-0.8°/-10.7°C)
Feb 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C) 36°/18°F (2.4°/-7.8°C)
Mar 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.6°C) 48°/29°F (8.9°/-1.8°C)
Apr 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.5°C) 63°/41°F (17.1°/4.9°C)
May 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.2°C) 73°/52°F (22.6°/10.9°C)
Jun 86°/73°F (29.9°/22.9°C) 80°/62°F (26.7°/16.5°C)
Jul 85°/72°F (29.3°/22.5°C) 83°/69°F (28.6°/20.7°C)
Aug 85°/72°F (29.4°/22.3°C) 84°/69°F (28.9°/20.5°C)
Sep 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.6°C) 76°/58°F (24.7°/14.3°C)
Oct 86°/73°F (30.1°/22.8°C) 65°/44°F (18.2°/6.7°C)
Nov 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.2°C) 49°/31°F (9.4°/-0.3°C)
Dec 87°/74°F (30.7°/23.6°C) 35°/19°F (1.7°/-7.2°C)

Data: Solomon Islands Meteorological Service Solomon Islands Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Solomon Islands 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.

Solomon Islands passport

Solomon Islands passport holder visiting North Korea

Visa Required
Solomon Islands passport holders need a visa to enter North Korea.
North Korea passport

North Korea passport holder visiting Solomon Islands

Visa Required
North Korea passport holders need a visa to enter Solomon Islands.

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?

Usually fine from major cities in North Korea. 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 North Korea compared to Solomon Islands?

North Korea performs significantly better than Solomon Islands across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 36.7 doctors per 10,000 people in North Korea, compared to 1.9 in Solomon Islands. North Korea scores 68 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Solomon Islands: 47).

What's the weather like in North Korea compared to Solomon Islands?

The average high temperature in P'yongyang is 60°F, compared to 86°F in Honiara. P'yongyang receives around 37.0 in of rainfall per year, while Honiara gets 129.5 in.

What language do they speak in North Korea?

The official language in North Korea is Korean. In Solomon Islands, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

SB KP
Population 702,694 25,955,138
Currency Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD) North Korean Won (KPW)
Languages English Korean
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +677 +850
Time zones 1 1