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Kyŏngsŏng
City in North Hamgyong, North Korea
Overview
Kyŏngsŏng is a mid-sized city in North Hamgyong, North Korea, known for its riverside setting and a slower, authentic pace of life. The city maintains traditional architecture and offers glimpses into daily life rarely seen by foreigners.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
North Korea
Province
North Hamgyong
Population
105,909
Time Zone
Asia/Pyongyang
Coordinates
41.59°, 129.61°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
20
Female Safety
30
LGBTQ+ Safety
5
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
30
Monthly Cost
$500
Local Cost
$350
Local Income
$2
Cashless
1
English
2
Temperature
4.5°C
Summer Avg
18.2°C
Winter Avg
-10.6°C
Record High
34.6°C
Record Low
-30.4°C
Humidity
73%
Precipitation
737 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
RGO
Distance
18 km
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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 2026-03-22.
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 35/100.
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