Comparisons
Kaesong vs. the other two most closely populated regions in North Korea: Ryanggang and Rason
Kaesŏng in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Kaesŏng peaked in 1976-1990. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Kaesŏng, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Kaesong. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Kaesong peaked in 1991-2005.
How do development practices in Kaesŏng fare in comparison to others in North Korea? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Kaesŏng was the 3rd-most disconnected out of the 13 regions in North Korea. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in North Korea, street construction in Kaesŏng has become more disconnected. Kaesŏng ranked 5th in 1975, 8th in 1976-1990, 6th in 1991-2005 and 3rd in 2006-2020.
Kaesŏng in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Kaesŏng is Kaesong with an SNDi of 5.18, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Kaesong with an SNDi of 5.18, which is very sprawly. See trends for these cities: Kaesong, Kaesong
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Kaesŏng peaked in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Kaesŏng, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Kaesong. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Kaesŏng follow the same region trend.
To date, Kaesŏng is the 5th-most disconnected out of the 13 regions in North Korea. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Kaesŏng ranked 5th in 1975, 6th in 1976-1990, 6th in 1991-2005 and 5th in 2006-2020.