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Buk-gu

City in Busan, South Korea

Overview

Buk-gu in Busan is a diverse and rapidly developing district where lively markets meet tranquil riverside parks. The area balances traditional communities with modern amenities and is less touristy compared to Busan's coastal hotspots.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
South Korea
Metropolitan City
Busan
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Seoul
Coordinates
35.20°, 128.99°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
85
Female Safety
78
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,148
Local Cost
$590
Local Income
$2,100
Cashless
85
English
40
Temperature
14.0°C
Summer Avg
23.6°C
Winter Avg
3.6°C
Record High
34.5°C
Record Low
-11.2°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
1488 mm
Internet Speed
251 Mbps
Upload
129 Mbps
Latency
31 ms
City Vibrancy
16
Coworking
0
Cafes
6
Nightlife
0
Parks
10
Transport
6
Walk Score
6
Footways
11.0
Airport
PUS
Distance
5 km

Data sources

Source-backed data

Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 25 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-23.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 78/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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