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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
—
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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 2026-03-21.
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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