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Sŏnbong
City in Rason, North Korea
Overview
Sŏnbong is a remote city in the Rason Special Economic Zone of North Korea, bordering Russia and China. It is one of the few places accessible to foreign visitors, focused on trade, industry, and cross-border cooperation. The city offers a unique glimpse into North Korean life, albeit with tight government controls.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
North Korea
Special City
Rason
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Pyongyang
Coordinates
42.35°, 130.38°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
30
Female Safety
20
LGBTQ+ Safety
5
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
30
Monthly Cost
$925
Local Cost
$475
Local Income
$20
Cashless
5
English
10
Temperature
6.8°C
Summer Avg
20.0°C
Winter Avg
-8.3°C
Record High
37.3°C
Record Low
-26.8°C
Humidity
75%
Precipitation
691 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
2
Walk Score
2
Footways
3.0
Airport
—
Distance
—
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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 2025-12-09.
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 25/100.
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