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Kaesŏng

City in South Hwanghae, North Korea

Overview

Kaesŏng is a city in North Korea.

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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Sources: Ookla | Teleport | OpenStreetMap · Last updated: 2025

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