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Kimje

City in North Jeolla, South Korea

Overview

Kimje, set in North Jeolla, is renowned for its vast rice fields and strong agricultural traditions. The city balances rural charm with modern conveniences, offering tranquil landscapes alongside lively markets. Though small, Kimje provides a window into authentic Korean countryside life.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
South Korea
Province
North Jeolla
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Seoul
Coordinates
35.80°, 126.89°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
80
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,069
Local Cost
$550
Local Income
$1,800
Cashless
60
English
30
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
76 Mbps
Upload
29 Mbps
Latency
28 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
3
Walk Score
3
Footways
6.0
Airport
KUV
Distance
26 km

Data sources

Source-backed data

Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 1 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
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: 60/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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