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Kurye
City in South Jeolla, South Korea
Overview
Kurye is a small, scenic town in South Jeolla, South Korea, set against the backdrop of Jirisan National Park and winding rivers. The city is known for its artisanal pottery, traditional markets, and access to some of the region's best hiking trails.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
South Korea
Province
South Jeolla
Population
30,000
Time Zone
Asia/Seoul
Coordinates
35.21°, 127.46°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
50
Traffic Safety
78
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$917
Local Cost
$532
Local Income
$1,850
Cashless
65
English
30
Temperature
12.0°C
Summer Avg
23.2°C
Winter Avg
0.1°C
Record High
36.5°C
Record Low
-16.0°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
1407 mm
Internet Speed
222 Mbps
Upload
36 Mbps
Latency
51 ms
City Vibrancy
9
Coworking
0
Cafes
5
Nightlife
0
Parks
4
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
RSU
Distance
43 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
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 3 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 62/100.
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