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Hongseong

City in South Chungcheong, South Korea

Overview

Hongseong is the administrative heart of South Chungcheong province, fusing tradition and modern life. Visitors experience local markets, scenic countryside, and authentic Korean culture in a friendly town atmosphere.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
South Korea
Province
South Chungcheong
Population
99,050
Time Zone
Asia/Seoul
Coordinates
36.60°, 126.67°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
80
Female Safety
78
LGBTQ+ Safety
50
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,072
Local Cost
$609
Local Income
$1,850
Cashless
70
English
30
Temperature
11.7°C
Summer Avg
23.7°C
Winter Avg
-0.8°C
Record High
38.8°C
Record Low
-17.4°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
1229 mm
Internet Speed
38 Mbps
Upload
15 Mbps
Latency
52 ms
City Vibrancy
8
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
0
Parks
6
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
Airport
HMY
Distance
20 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 2025-12-06.
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 72/100.

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