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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 · estimate
85
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
50
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-10.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-21.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 70/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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