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Hoeyang
City in Kangwon, North Korea
Overview
Hoeyang is a modest city set in the lush valleys of Kangwon Province, North Korea. Known for its tranquil rural landscape and proximity to scenic mountains, the city offers a glimpse of everyday life in a smaller North Korean town.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
North Korea
Province
Kangwon
Population
42,485
Time Zone
Asia/Pyongyang
Coordinates
38.71°, 127.60°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
30
Female Safety
25
LGBTQ+ Safety
10
Traffic Safety
30
Food Safety
30
Monthly Cost
$393
Local Cost
$248
Local Income
$50
Cashless
5
English
5
Temperature
7.7°C
Summer Avg
20.9°C
Winter Avg
-6.8°C
Record High
35.4°C
Record Low
-30.1°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
1277 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 30/100.
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