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Hongcheon-gun
City in Gangwon, South Korea
Overview
Hongcheon-gun, located in Gangwon province, is famed for its natural beauty, clear rivers, and mountains, making it a hub for outdoor activities and wellness retreats. The region blends rural tranquility with easy access to resorts, local cuisine, and traditional markets.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
South Korea
Special Self Governing Province
Gangwon
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Seoul
Coordinates
37.76°, 128.03°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
85
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
54
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,307
Local Cost
$640
Local Income
$1,400
Cashless
70
English
30
Temperature
8.1°C
Summer Avg
21.0°C
Winter Avg
-6.1°C
Record High
34.0°C
Record Low
-29.9°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
1352 mm
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
WJU
Distance
34 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: 65/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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