Unlock more jurisdiction sub-pages
Subscribe for full sub-page depth, saves, alerts, and exports.
Haeju
City in South Hwanghae, North Korea
Overview
Haeju is a port city in South Hwanghae Province, North Korea, known for its historic landmarks and strategic location. While tourism is limited, the city offers glimpses into North Korean daily life and history, especially in its busy markets and tranquil riverside areas.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
North Korea
Province
South Hwanghae
Population
241,599
Time Zone
Asia/Pyongyang
Coordinates
38.04°, 125.71°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
30
Female Safety
30
LGBTQ+ Safety
10
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
35
Monthly Cost
$427
Local Cost
$222
Local Income
$20
Cashless
5
English
10
Temperature
10.9°C
Summer Avg
23.0°C
Winter Avg
-2.0°C
Record High
34.4°C
Record Low
-17.9°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
1027 mm
City Vibrancy
4
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
4
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
HAE
Distance
7 km
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 2025-12-06.
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 35/100.
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.