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Yŏngbyŏn
City in North Pyongan, North Korea
Overview
Yŏngbyŏn is a small North Korean city mostly recognized for its strategic importance rather than as a travel destination. Visitors generally experience a local, modest environment, strictly regulated by authorities and marked by historical and industrial significance.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
North Korea
Province
North Pyongan
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Pyongyang
Coordinates
39.81°, 125.80°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
20
Female Safety
20
LGBTQ+ Safety
0
Traffic Safety
25
Food Safety
30
Monthly Cost
$150
Local Cost
$80
Local Income
$10
Cashless
0
English
1
Temperature
8.0°C
Summer Avg
21.9°C
Winter Avg
-7.4°C
Record High
36.5°C
Record Low
-31.6°C
Humidity
75%
Precipitation
1090 mm
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
1.0
Airport
—
Distance
—
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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 2025-12-09.
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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