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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 · estimate
85
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
50
Traffic Safety
78
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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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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: 62/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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