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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 · estimate
20
Female Safety
30
LGBTQ+ Safety
5
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
30
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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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Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 35/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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