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Chŏngju-gun

City in North Pyongan, North Korea

Overview

Chŏngju-gun is a modest, rural city in North Pyongan province, North Korea, known for its agricultural landscape and typical provincial life. The city preserves a traditional atmosphere, offering limited modern amenities but a unique look at everyday North Korean life. Tourist infrastructure is minimal, making visits rare and highly supervised.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
North Korea
Province
North Pyongan
Population
Time Zone
Asia/Pyongyang
Coordinates
39.71°, 125.25°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
30
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
10
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
35
Monthly Cost
$445
Local Cost
$262
Local Income
$25
Cashless
2
English
5
Temperature
10.3°C
Summer Avg
22.3°C
Winter Avg
-2.9°C
Record High
32.6°C
Record Low
-19.4°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
1058 mm
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0

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 2025-12-09.
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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