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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
40
Female Safety
25
LGBTQ+ Safety
5
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
30
Monthly Cost
$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

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.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
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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