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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 · estimate
85
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
74
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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

Data sources

Source-backed data

Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 44 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-10.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.

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: 90/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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