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Kyŏngwŏn
City in North Hamgyong, North Korea
Overview
Kyŏngwŏn, located in North Hamgyong province, North Korea, is a modest city near the border with China. Known for its tranquil atmosphere and agricultural landscape, it offers a rare glimpse into everyday life in North Korea far from the bustle of Pyongyang.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
North Korea
Province
North Hamgyong
Population
107,327
Time Zone
Asia/Pyongyang
Coordinates
42.81°, 130.15°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
25
Female Safety
20
LGBTQ+ Safety
5
Traffic Safety
30
Food Safety
20
Monthly Cost · estimate
$550
Local Cost
$350
Local Income
$8
Cashless
1
English
3
Temperature
4.9°C
Summer Avg
20.0°C
Winter Avg
-12.1°C
Record High
38.6°C
Record Low
-35.4°C
Humidity
73%
Precipitation
638 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
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Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
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: 45/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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