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Yeonggwang
City in South Jeolla, South Korea
Overview
Yeonggwang is a relaxed coastal city in South Jeolla, famous for its agricultural produce and the renowned Yeonggwang Gulbi fish. Visitors will enjoy a slice of authentic rural Korea, scenic seaside views, and easy-going local life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
South Korea
Province
South Jeolla
Population
72,780
Time Zone
Asia/Seoul
Coordinates
35.28°, 126.51°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
78
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
72
Food Safety
93
Monthly Cost
$1,040
Local Cost
$555
Local Income
$2,100
Cashless
70
English
35
Temperature
13.6°C
Summer Avg
23.1°C
Winter Avg
4.0°C
Record High
31.8°C
Record Low
-6.0°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
1243 mm
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
3
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
KWJ
Distance
31 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 2025-12-06.
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 68/100.
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