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Chasŏng
City in Chagang, North Korea
Overview
Chasŏng is a modest riverside city in Chagang Province, North Korea, known for its strategic location near the Chinese border and its importance in local industry and hydroelectric power. Visitors will find a quiet atmosphere, Soviet-influenced architecture, and access to the scenic Yalu River.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
North Korea
Province
Chagang
Population
50,939
Time Zone
Asia/Pyongyang
Coordinates
41.46°, 126.64°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
30
Female Safety
20
LGBTQ+ Safety
5
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$405
Local Cost
$297
Local Income
$20
Cashless
1
English
2
Temperature
3.9°C
Summer Avg
19.0°C
Winter Avg
-12.8°C
Record High
34.5°C
Record Low
-35.6°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
783 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 40/100.
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