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Sunchang-gun
City in North Jeolla, South Korea
Overview
Sunchang-gun is a charming rural region in North Jeolla, South Korea, famed for its prized gochujang (red chili paste) heritage and scenic mountainous landscapes. The county offers a tranquil escape into traditional Korean culture, beautiful hiking opportunities, and authentic culinary experiences.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
South Korea
Province
North Jeolla
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Seoul
Coordinates
35.38°, 127.15°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
78
Food Safety
92
Monthly Cost
$943
Local Cost
$550
Local Income
$1,400
Cashless
65
English
24
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
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
KWJ
Distance
41 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 2025-12-10.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 43/100.
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