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Kaesŏng
City in South Hwanghae, North Korea
Overview
Kaesŏng is a historic city in South Hwanghae, North Korea, known for its UNESCO-listed heritage and traditional Korean architecture. Once the capital of ancient Korea, it offers a unique look at culture and history within a carefully controlled tourism framework.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
North Korea
Province
South Hwanghae
Population
308,440
Time Zone
Asia/Pyongyang
Coordinates
37.97°, 126.55°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
30
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
10
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$730
Local Cost
$370
Local Income
$40
Cashless
5
English
10
Temperature
10.6°C
Summer Avg
23.2°C
Winter Avg
-3.0°C
Record High
36.0°C
Record Low
-23.2°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
1132 mm
City Vibrancy
6
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
6
Transport
31
Walk Score
31
Footways
61.0
Airport
—
Distance
—
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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 2025-12-06.
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.
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