Yŏntan
8.2
High score (8-10) · Your profile
Yŏntan's name literally references coal briquettes — the county has an anthracite mining tradition that is embedded even in its place identity, and it occasionally surfaces in reporting on North Korea's domestic energy sector. Coal extraction has been an economic driver here for generations. As with all mining-heavy counties in the DPRK, it's more restricted than average, not less, and no foreign access of any kind exists.
Mid score (6-8)
Anthracite mining defines Yŏntan's economic identity and gives it a small footprint in external reporting on North Korean energy and minerals. The mining-industrial character adds security restrictions on top of standard closure. Zero outsider access.
Lower score (below 6)
Yŏntan is a coal mining county in a completely closed country — the mining designation adds an extra layer of restriction on top of what's already an impenetrable baseline. No foreigners come here. The county's entire profile is extractive industry and state closure.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the median income in Yŏntan, Hwanghae-bukto?
$2k median
What's the typical marriage age for women in Yŏntan, Hwanghae-bukto?
Women marry at 25
How common is a college degree in Yŏntan, Hwanghae-bukto?
32% men have degree
What's the average male height in Yŏntan, Hwanghae-bukto?
170 cm local avg
What's the average BMI for women in Yŏntan, Hwanghae-bukto?
Local women avg 23.4