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Kowŏn-ŭp
City in South Hamgyong, North Korea
Overview
Kowŏn-ŭp is a small, provincial town in South Hamgyong, North Korea, with an authentic local atmosphere. Known for its agricultural surroundings and modest urban center, it provides a rare glimpse into everyday North Korean life. Visitors will experience quiet streets, basic amenities, and the reserved hospitality typical of the region.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
North Korea
Province
South Hamgyong
Population
21,490
Time Zone
Asia/Pyongyang
Coordinates
39.44°, 127.24°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
20
Female Safety
30
LGBTQ+ Safety
5
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
35
Monthly Cost · estimate
$250
Local Cost
$170
Local Income
$40
Cashless
2
English
5
Temperature
10.5°C
Summer Avg
22.1°C
Winter Avg
-2.0°C
Record High
32.6°C
Record Low
-16.9°C
Humidity
74%
Precipitation
1223 mm
City Vibrancy
7
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
7
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
WOS
Distance
37 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
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: 45/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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