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Hwasun
City in South Jeolla, South Korea
Overview
Hwasun is a tranquil city in South Jeolla, South Korea, renowned for its rich mining history, lush rural landscapes, and lively local culture. The city offers a mix of historical landmarks, beautiful nature, and friendly communities, making it ideal for a relaxed and authentic Korean experience.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
South Korea
Province
South Jeolla
Population
59,914
Time Zone
Asia/Seoul
Coordinates
35.06°, 126.99°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
85
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
93
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,172
Local Cost
$537
Local Income
$1,550
Cashless
75
English
40
Temperature
12.3°C
Summer Avg
23.5°C
Winter Avg
0.7°C
Record High
36.4°C
Record Low
-14.9°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
1381 mm
Internet Speed
481 Mbps
Upload
361 Mbps
Latency
72 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
KWJ
Distance
18 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
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 2026-03-22.
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: 70/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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