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Hamhŭng

City in South Hamgyong, North Korea

Overview

Hamhŭng is North Korea's second-largest city, situated along the east coast in South Hamgyong province. Combining industrial importance with cultural history, the city features monumental socialist architecture and lively public squares. Its restricted access ensures a uniquely preserved atmosphere.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
North Korea
Province
South Hamgyong
Population
768,551
Time Zone
Asia/Pyongyang
Coordinates
39.92°, 127.54°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
30
Female Safety
20
LGBTQ+ Safety
5
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
35
Monthly Cost · estimate
$300
Local Cost
$180
Local Income
$40
Cashless
2
English
5
Temperature
8.1°C
Summer Avg
21.1°C
Winter Avg
-6.1°C
Record High
35.8°C
Record Low
-24.5°C
Humidity
71%
Precipitation
946 mm
City Vibrancy
5
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
5
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
DSO
Distance
20 km

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OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 60/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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