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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
85
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
54
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$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
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 65/100.
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