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Hoengseong-gun
City in Gangwon, South Korea
Overview
Hoengseong-gun is a peaceful rural county in Gangwon, South Korea famous for its premium Hanwoo (Korean beef) and picturesque landscapes. The area boasts tranquil rivers, verdant mountains, and traditional village life, making it an authentic getaway from city bustle. While lesser-known to international tourists, Hoengseong offers warm hospitality and an immersive local experience.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
South Korea
Special Self Governing Province
Gangwon
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Seoul
Coordinates
37.49°, 127.99°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
50
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,049
Local Cost
$607
Local Income
$1,700
Cashless
70
English
30
Temperature
8.8°C
Summer Avg
21.5°C
Winter Avg
-5.0°C
Record High
34.0°C
Record Low
-30.3°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
1309 mm
Internet Speed
620 Mbps
Upload
131 Mbps
Latency
31 ms
City Vibrancy
9
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
0
Parks
7
Transport
32
Walk Score
32
Footways
64.0
Airport
WJU
Distance
3 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 4 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 70/100.
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