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Hyesan-dong
City in Ryanggang, North Korea
Overview
Hyesan-dong is a city in Ryanggang Province, North Korea, bordering the Yalu River and offering unique views of China across the water. Characterized by a rugged landscape and a quiet, regulated daily life, it provides insight into life in this isolated region.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
North Korea
Province
Ryanggang
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Pyongyang
Coordinates
41.40°, 128.18°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
25
Female Safety
30
LGBTQ+ Safety
5
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
35
Monthly Cost
$222
Local Cost
$130
Local Income
$15
Cashless
2
English
1
Temperature
2.2°C
Summer Avg
17.4°C
Winter Avg
-14.5°C
Record High
34.1°C
Record Low
-38.6°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
730 mm
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
2
Transport
4
Walk Score
4
Footways
8.0
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 30/100.
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