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Yŏmju-ŭp

City in North Pyongan, North Korea

Overview

Yŏmju-ŭp is a small town in North Pyongan, North Korea, situated near the Yalu River and close to the border with China. It is a quiet and local-centered community, where daily life unfolds in markets, riverside walks, and public squares. Tourism infrastructure is minimal, but the city provides an authentic look into North Korean provincial life.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
North Korea
Province
North Pyongan
Population
Time Zone
Asia/Pyongyang
Coordinates
39.89°, 124.60°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
25
Female Safety
30
LGBTQ+ Safety
5
Traffic Safety
30
Food Safety
30
Monthly Cost
$330
Local Cost
$215
Local Income
$25
Cashless
0
English
5
Temperature
8.8°C
Summer Avg
22.6°C
Winter Avg
-6.5°C
Record High
35.5°C
Record Low
-29.1°C
Humidity
75%
Precipitation
1013 mm
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
2.0
Airport
UJU
Distance
30 km

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.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. 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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