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Iksan
City in North Jeolla, South Korea
Overview
Iksan is a dynamic city in North Jeolla, blending ancient Baekje heritage with modern living. Renowned for its jewelry industry, the city offers a mix of historical sites, lively neighborhoods, and local flavors. It's an ideal gateway to explore Korea's southwestern culture.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
South Korea
Province
North Jeolla
Population
270,758
Time Zone
Asia/Seoul
Coordinates
35.94°, 126.95°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
75
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
72
Food Safety
93
Monthly Cost
$1,442
Local Cost
$650
Local Income
$1,600
Cashless
86
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
Internet Speed
395 Mbps
Upload
247 Mbps
Latency
8 ms
City Vibrancy
50
Coworking
0
Cafes
10
Nightlife
18
Parks
22
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
KUV
Distance
30 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
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 1 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 73/100.
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