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Gangnam-gu
City in Seoul, South Korea
Overview
Gangnam-gu is Seoul's premier district, famed for its upscale shopping, world-class dining, and dynamic nightlife. Beyond the glamour, it is a center for business, entertainment, and modern Korean culture, blending sleek skyscrapers with busy local life. The area is energetic day and night, attracting professionals, shoppers, and trendsetters.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
South Korea
Special City
Seoul
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Seoul
Coordinates
37.50°, 127.06°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
68
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,605
Local Cost
$1,535
Local Income
$2,800
Cashless
92
English
55
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
151 Mbps
Latency
37 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
14
Walk Score
14
Footways
27.0
Airport
SSN
Distance
7 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 2026-03-21.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 97 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 92/100.
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