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Koch'ang
City in North Jeolla, South Korea
Overview
Koch'ang (Gochang) is a charming city in North Jeolla Province known for its UNESCO World Heritage dolmen sites, lush countryside, and rich agricultural traditions. The town emanates a peaceful rural atmosphere, blending history seamlessly with everyday life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
South Korea
Province
North Jeolla
Population
72,996
Time Zone
Asia/Seoul
Coordinates
35.43°, 126.70°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
80
Female Safety
77
LGBTQ+ Safety
38
Traffic Safety
76
Food Safety
88
Monthly Cost
$1,103
Local Cost
$553
Local Income
$1,450
Cashless
62
English
32
Temperature
11.9°C
Summer Avg
23.4°C
Winter Avg
-0.1°C
Record High
38.5°C
Record Low
-17.1°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
1302 mm
Internet Speed
418 Mbps
Upload
166 Mbps
Latency
133 ms
City Vibrancy
5
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
4
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
KWJ
Distance
34 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.
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 62/100.
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