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Gunsan-si
City in North Jeolla, South Korea
Overview
Gunsan-si is a port city on South Korea's west coast known for its rich modern history, Japanese colonial architecture, and a blend of industrial legacy with riverfront recreation. It offers a quieter, laid-back alternative to bigger Korean cities, with scenic parks, lively markets, and seaside charm.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
South Korea
Province
North Jeolla
Population
278,289
Time Zone
Asia/Seoul
Coordinates
35.94°, 126.68°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
78
Female Safety
72
LGBTQ+ Safety
50
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
93
Monthly Cost
$1,338
Local Cost
$635
Local Income
$1,800
Cashless
70
English
35
Temperature
12.5°C
Summer Avg
24.2°C
Winter Avg
0.3°C
Record High
39.6°C
Record Low
-15.7°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
1266 mm
City Vibrancy
9
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
0
Parks
5
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
KUV
Distance
6 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.
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 65/100.
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