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Hongch’ŏn
City in Gangwon, South Korea
Overview
Hongch'ŏn is a relaxing riverside town in Gangwon province, South Korea, renowned for its natural beauty, hiking trails, and peaceful vibe. Visitors are drawn to its lush mountains, local markets, and authentic rural experiences.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
South Korea
Special Self Governing Province
Gangwon
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Seoul
Coordinates
37.69°, 127.89°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost
$1,178
Local Cost
$585
Local Income
$1,600
Cashless
60
English
35
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
252 Mbps
Upload
195 Mbps
Latency
7 ms
City Vibrancy
10
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
9
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
2.0
Airport
WJU
Distance
27 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 1 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 62/100.
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