Unlock more jurisdiction sub-pages
Subscribe for full sub-page depth, saves, alerts, and exports.
Iwŏn-ŭp
City in South Hamgyong, North Korea
Overview
Iwŏn-ŭp is a modest town on North Korea's east coast in South Hamgyong Province, known for its port and surrounding natural scenery. Life here revolves around fishing, local markets, and access to the nearby mountains and coast, offering a glimpse of authentic provincial North Korea.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
North Korea
Province
South Hamgyong
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Pyongyang
Coordinates
40.32°, 128.66°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
40
Female Safety
30
LGBTQ+ Safety
5
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost
$470
Local Cost
$287
Local Income
$20
Cashless
5
English
5
Temperature
8.4°C
Summer Avg
20.8°C
Winter Avg
-5.2°C
Record High
36.7°C
Record Low
-25.4°C
Humidity
69%
Precipitation
703 mm
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
2
Transport
13
Walk Score
13
Footways
26.0
Airport
—
Distance
—
Explore
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.
Subscribe to unlock more jurisdiction sub-pages this month.
You can keep discovering Oyster publicly, but full multi-jurisdiction depth, tracking, alerts, and exports are part of paid access.