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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
80
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$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
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 12 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 78/100.
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