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Yongsan-gu
City in Seoul, South Korea
Overview
Yongsan-gu is a dynamic district in central Seoul renowned for its cultural diversity, lively nightlife, and mix of modern amenities with historic sites. Home to Itaewon, upscale Hannam-dong, and major transit hubs, it's a favorite for expats, business travelers, and locals alike.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
South Korea
Special City
Seoul
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Seoul
Coordinates
37.53°, 126.98°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
87
Female Safety
83
LGBTQ+ Safety
50
Traffic Safety
71
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,395
Local Cost
$1,280
Local Income
$2,300
Cashless
92
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
335 Mbps
Upload
55 Mbps
Latency
58 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
75
Walk Score
75
Footways
149.0
Airport
SSN
Distance
15 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
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 2026-03-21.
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: 89/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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