Hamhung Scores

  • Free WiFi: Unfortunately, there are very few points that provide free Wi-Fi, and those that do have a weak Internet signal, so in many cafes wifi Internet is available only at a low speed.

  • Safety:
  • Expenses: Average prices for both goods and services, and for the purchase / rental of housing. Usual monthly spendings are around $2700.
  • Quality of life: The standard of living is poor. has one of the lowest living standards, according to every year surveys.

  • Internet: Unfortunately, the terribly slow Internet in Hamhung is become a serious problem when it comes to work, communication with family and friends.
  • Income: Unfortunately, the local population has very low salaries as low as $108 a month.
  • Racial tolerance: Many refugees, migrants or people with migratory backgrounds are subject to racism and discrimination.

  • Female friendly: Women are still not only dependent on the will of men, but also systematically continue to be subjected to humiliation and discrimination on the basis of gender.

  • Workspaces: Unfortunately, it is hard to find places to work from.

  • Freedom of speech: There is no formal freedom of speech. Any negative information in the media is prohibited. Foreign radio programs are jammed.

  • English: It will not be easy to communicate in Hamhung directly with the locals – few people speak English, except for the staff of large hotels and restaurants.

  • Nightlife: The nightlife in Hamhung is quite low. You will have to organize the evening in a different way.

  • Walkability: The area of Hamhung is perfect for walking. There are a lot of quality walking paths, sidewalks. Traffic and road conditions are good organized.

  • Entertainment: Unfortunately, does not have a lot of cafes and restaurants, places to relax and to have some entertainment.

  • LGBTQ friendly: The majority of respondents in Hamhung are against equal rights for gays and lesbians.

  • Traffic safety: A lot of work has been done in Hamhung to ensure road safety. That’s why the road accident rate can be considered as low.

  • Fits for families: Unfortunately, Hamhung does not provide the necessary infrastructure for families with children. There are no children’s entertainment centers, mini-clubs, children’s pools, etc.

  • Friendliness to outsiders: Unfortunately, the locals are not hospitable and unfriendly to visitors.

  • Startup friendly: Unfortunately, startup score in Hamhung is pretty low. Most startups struggle due to different obstacles.