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Onsŏng
City in North Hamgyong, North Korea
Overview
Onsŏng is a riverside city in North Hamgyong province, known for its proximity to the Chinese border and scenic views of the Tumen River. The city offers a glimpse into everyday North Korean life amidst a backdrop of modest infrastructure and natural beauty.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
North Korea
Province
North Hamgyong
Population
127,893
Time Zone
Asia/Pyongyang
Coordinates
42.96°, 129.99°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
25
Female Safety
30
LGBTQ+ Safety
5
Traffic Safety
25
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost · estimate
$373
Local Cost
$218
Local Income
$50
Cashless
2
English
5
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
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
YNJ
Distance
45 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: 48/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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