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Gyeongju
City in North Gyeongsang, South Korea
Overview
Gyeongju, often called 'the museum without walls', is renowned for its rich history and abundance of UNESCO World Heritage sites. This ancient capital offers stunning temples, royal tombs, modern comforts, and beautiful natural landscapes, making it a unique destination in South Korea.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
South Korea
Province
North Gyeongsang
Population
248,244
Time Zone
Asia/Seoul
Coordinates
35.84°, 129.21°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
80
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,135
Local Cost
$667
Local Income
$1,700
Cashless
80
English
35
Temperature
13.5°C
Summer Avg
23.5°C
Winter Avg
2.5°C
Record High
35.9°C
Record Low
-14.1°C
Humidity
75%
Precipitation
1186 mm
Internet Speed
380 Mbps
Upload
209 Mbps
Latency
36 ms
City Vibrancy
108
Coworking
0
Cafes
63
Nightlife
12
Parks
33
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
KPO
Distance
25 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
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 2026-03-22.
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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