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Ongjin
City in South Hwanghae, North Korea
Overview
Ongjin, located in South Hwanghae province, is a small city hub on the Ongjin Peninsula with a population of about 153,000. It combines administrative importance, rural surroundings, and proximity to the coastline, offering a unique look into everyday North Korean life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
North Korea
Province
South Hwanghae
Population
152,878
Time Zone
Asia/Pyongyang
Coordinates
37.93°, 125.36°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
35
Female Safety
25
LGBTQ+ Safety
5
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$530
Local Cost
$310
Local Income
$30
Cashless
2
English
5
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
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
HAE
Distance
37 km
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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 50/100.
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