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Chuncheon-si
City in Gangwon, South Korea
Overview
Chuncheon-si, set between rivers and lakes in Gangwon Province, is famous for its stunning natural scenery, Dakgalbi (spicy chicken stir-fry), and a relaxed, outdoor-oriented lifestyle. The city offers a perfect blend of leisure activities, culture, and local charm, making it a favorite weekend escape from Seoul.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
South Korea
Special Self Governing Province
Gangwon
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Seoul
Coordinates
37.88°, 127.73°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
86
Female Safety
78
LGBTQ+ Safety
57
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
92
Monthly Cost
$1,320
Local Cost
$635
Local Income
$1,850
Cashless
78
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
285 Mbps
Upload
144 Mbps
Latency
39 ms
City Vibrancy
96
Coworking
0
Cafes
13
Nightlife
0
Parks
83
Transport
20
Walk Score
20
Footways
39.0
Airport
QJP
Distance
48 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-21.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 6 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 74/100.
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