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Chuncheon
City in Gangwon, South Korea
Overview
Chuncheon, the capital of Gangwon Province, is famous for its scenic lakes, relaxed vibe, and as the birthplace of Korean dakgalbi. Well-situated between mountains and rivers, it's a favorite getaway for nature lovers and food enthusiasts.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
South Korea
Special Self Governing Province
Gangwon
Population
281,596
Time Zone
Asia/Seoul
Coordinates
37.87°, 127.73°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
80
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,275
Local Cost
$570
Local Income
$1,700
Cashless
80
English
50
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
Internet Speed
208 Mbps
Upload
124 Mbps
Latency
46 ms
City Vibrancy
157
Coworking
1
Cafes
21
Nightlife
0
Parks
135
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
QJP
Distance
49 km
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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 4 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 73/100.
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