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Pohang-si

City in North Gyeongsang, South Korea

Overview

Pohang-si is a dynamic port city in North Gyeongsang, South Korea, blending industrial vitality with coastal beauty. It's famous for its steel industry, lively seafood scene, and pleasant beaches, making it an intriguing destination for both business and pleasure.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
South Korea
Province
North Gyeongsang
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Seoul
Coordinates
36.08°, 129.37°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
75
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
92
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,198
Local Cost
$635
Local Income
$1,700
Cashless
85
English
40
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
City Vibrancy
26
Coworking
0
Cafes
7
Nightlife
3
Parks
16
Transport
4
Walk Score
4
Footways
8.0
Airport
KPO
Distance
12 km

Data sources

Source-backed data

OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-10.
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 2026-03-21.
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: 71/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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