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Gangdong-gu

City in Seoul, South Korea

Overview

Gangdong-gu is a lively district on Seoul's eastern edge, balancing modern residential developments with rich history and green spaces. The area is popular for its affordable living, riverside parks, and convenient public transport links to central Seoul.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
South Korea
Special City
Seoul
Population
Time Zone
Asia/Seoul
Coordinates
37.55°, 127.15°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
85
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
52
Traffic Safety
68
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,605
Local Cost
$905
Local Income
$2,300
Cashless
93
English
45
Temperature
11.2°C
Summer Avg
23.3°C
Winter Avg
-1.7°C
Record High
35.4°C
Record Low
-21.3°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
1240 mm
Internet Speed
219 Mbps
Upload
104 Mbps
Latency
44 ms
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
95
Walk Score
95
Footways
189.0
Airport
SSN
Distance
12 km

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 30 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-10.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 82/100.

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