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Yeongju-si
City in North Gyeongsang, South Korea
Overview
Yeongju-si is a small city in North Gyeongsang, South Korea, famed for its cultural traditions and nearby natural attractions. The city serves as the gateway to the UNESCO-listed Buseoksa Temple and offers a blend of traditional and modern Korean lifestyle. It's popular among history enthusiasts, hikers, and those seeking a laid-back rural city experience.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
South Korea
Province
North Gyeongsang
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Seoul
Coordinates
36.87°, 128.59°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
85
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$945
Local Cost
$585
Local Income
$1,700
Cashless
70
English
35
Temperature
8.7°C
Summer Avg
21.2°C
Winter Avg
-4.7°C
Record High
35.0°C
Record Low
-27.0°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
1221 mm
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
YEC
Distance
34 km
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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: 80/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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