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Koksan
City in North Hwanghae, North Korea
Overview
Koksan is a modest city in North Hwanghae province, North Korea, known for its agricultural background and simple, community-centered lifestyle. While rarely visited by foreigners, it offers an authentic look at life in provincial North Korea.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
North Korea
Province
North Hwanghae
Population
120,693
Time Zone
Asia/Pyongyang
Coordinates
38.78°, 126.67°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
30
Female Safety
25
LGBTQ+ Safety
10
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost
$350
Local Cost
$180
Local Income
$25
Cashless
2
English
5
Temperature
7.0°C
Summer Avg
20.4°C
Winter Avg
-7.8°C
Record High
35.5°C
Record Low
-31.7°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
1187 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
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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.
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 40/100.
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