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Buk-gu

City in Ulsan, South Korea

Overview

Buk-gu, in northern Ulsan, is a dynamic district combining traditional Korean charm with modern conveniences. Its neighborhoods offer a range of experiences, from lively commercial areas to tranquil riverside scenes, making it ideal for both families and young professionals.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
South Korea
Metropolitan City
Ulsan
Population
Time Zone
Asia/Seoul
Coordinates
35.58°, 129.36°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
88
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
78
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$965
Local Cost
$655
Local Income
$1,850
Cashless
88
English
50
Temperature
14.3°C
Summer Avg
23.6°C
Winter Avg
4.1°C
Record High
34.6°C
Record Low
-11.9°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
1323 mm
Internet Speed
72 Mbps
Upload
68 Mbps
Latency
47 ms
City Vibrancy
29
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
0
Parks
27
Transport
5
Walk Score
5
Footways
9.0
Airport
USN
Distance
1 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 2 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 60/100.

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