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Gangneung-si
City in Gangwon, South Korea
Overview
Gangneung-si is a lively coastal city in Gangwon, South Korea, renowned for its beautiful beaches, coffee culture, and rich history. A blend of seaside relaxation and traditional Korean charm, it's a popular weekend destination just hours from Seoul.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
South Korea
Special Self Governing Province
Gangwon
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Seoul
Coordinates
37.75°, 128.88°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,245
Local Cost
$638
Local Income
$1,700
Cashless
80
English
40
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
56
Coworking
0
Cafes
24
Nightlife
17
Parks
15
Transport
4
Walk Score
4
Footways
7.0
Airport
KAG
Distance
6 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.
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 70/100.
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