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Cheorwon-gun
City in Gangwon, South Korea
Overview
Cheorwon-gun is a scenic, peaceful county in Gangwon province, renowned for its proximity to the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) and unique borderland history. The area offers a mix of rural landscapes, lively wildlife, and significant wartime landmarks surrounded by farmland and rivers.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
South Korea
Special Self Governing Province
Gangwon
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Seoul
Coordinates
38.24°, 127.45°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
75
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost
$958
Local Cost
$570
Local Income
$1,200
Cashless
50
English
35
Temperature
9.0°C
Summer Avg
22.0°C
Winter Avg
-5.2°C
Record High
35.5°C
Record Low
-29.3°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
1290 mm
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
QJP
Distance
48 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.
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 63/100.
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