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Kimch’aek-si

City in North Hamgyong, North Korea

Overview

Kimch'aek-si is a port city on North Korea's northeastern coast in the North Hamgyong province. It serves as an industrial hub and local administrative center, with a strong sense of community amidst industrial heritage. The city sees few foreign visitors and retains unfiltered North Korean daily life.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
North Korea
Province
North Hamgyong
Population
Time Zone
Asia/Pyongyang
Coordinates
40.67°, 129.19°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
35
Female Safety
25
LGBTQ+ Safety
5
Traffic Safety
20
Food Safety
25
Monthly Cost
$385
Local Cost
$260
Local Income
$30
Cashless
1
English
5
Temperature
10.4°C
Summer Avg
20.6°C
Winter Avg
-0.5°C
Record High
31.6°C
Record Low
-15.4°C
Humidity
72%
Precipitation
696 mm
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
2
Walk Score
2
Footways
3.0
Airport
Distance

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-21.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. 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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