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Kosan
City in Kangwon, North Korea
Overview
Kosan is a modest city in Kangwon Province, North Korea, known for its quiet daily life and proximity to scenic mountain landscapes. Though not a primary tourist destination, it offers insight into authentic North Korean culture and community life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
North Korea
Province
Kangwon
Population
103,579
Time Zone
Asia/Pyongyang
Coordinates
38.86°, 127.42°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
40
Female Safety
25
LGBTQ+ Safety
5
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
30
Monthly Cost · estimate
$475
Local Cost
$222
Local Income
$30
Cashless
1
English
5
Temperature
9.1°C
Summer Avg
21.4°C
Winter Avg
-4.3°C
Record High
33.5°C
Record Low
-22.1°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
1292 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
WOS
Distance
35 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 30/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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