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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
30
Female Safety
20
LGBTQ+ Safety
5
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
35
Monthly Cost
$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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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 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 60/100.
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