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Gwangjin-gu
City in Seoul, South Korea
Overview
Gwangjin-gu is a dynamic eastern district of Seoul combining the energetic student vibes around Konkuk University with serene riverside parks and traditional markets. Its diverse neighborhoods cater to everyone from young professionals seeking nightlife to families enjoying green spaces and authentic local culture.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
South Korea
Special City
Seoul
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Seoul
Coordinates
37.54°, 127.08°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
74
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,752
Local Cost
$1,025
Local Income
$2,200
Cashless
94
English
65
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
212 Mbps
Upload
153 Mbps
Latency
34 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
314.0
Airport
SSN
Distance
11 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 44 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 90/100.
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