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Wŏnsan
City in Kangwon, North Korea
Overview
Wŏnsan is a major port city on North Korea's east coast, noted for its sandy beaches and evolving tourism infrastructure. The city combines Soviet-era architecture with coastal scenery, offering unique glimpses into daily North Korean life and seaside leisure.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
North Korea
Province
Kangwon
Population
363,127
Time Zone
Asia/Pyongyang
Coordinates
39.15°, 127.44°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
35
Female Safety
30
LGBTQ+ Safety
10
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
35
Monthly Cost
$355
Local Cost
$207
Local Income
$40
Cashless
2
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
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
WOS
Distance
4 km
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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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