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Seongdong-gu

City in Seoul, South Korea

Overview

Seongdong-gu is a lively district in eastern Seoul, blending industrial heritage with modern culture. The area boasts stylish cafes, creative hubs, green spaces, and a lively student presence, making it a favorite among locals and expats. Its convenient transport links and eclectic vibe make it an emerging hotspot for visitors.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
South Korea
Special City
Seoul
Population
Time Zone
Asia/Seoul
Coordinates
37.55°, 127.02°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
85
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,040
Local Cost
$1,240
Local Income
$2,400
Cashless
90
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
59 Mbps
Upload
20 Mbps
Latency
34 ms
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
51
Walk Score
51
Footways
101.0
Airport
SSN
Distance
14 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 1 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 88/100.

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