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Gangneung
City in Gangwon, South Korea
Overview
Gangneung is a coastal city in Gangwon, South Korea, renowned for its beautiful beaches, rich coffee culture, and historic sites. It offers a blend of relaxed seaside living, local traditions, and modern amenities, making it popular with both domestic and international visitors.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
South Korea
Special Self Governing Province
Gangwon
Population
210,456
Time Zone
Asia/Seoul
Coordinates
37.75°, 128.87°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
84
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
48
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$1,217
Local Cost
$705
Local Income
$1,600
Cashless
85
English
34
Temperature
11.8°C
Summer Avg
22.2°C
Winter Avg
0.5°C
Record High
33.5°C
Record Low
-15.7°C
Humidity
76%
Precipitation
1426 mm
City Vibrancy
53
Coworking
0
Cafes
21
Nightlife
17
Parks
15
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
KAG
Distance
7 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.
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 82/100.
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