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Kosong
City in Gangwon, South Korea
Overview
Kosong, located in Gangwon province near the border with North Korea, is a tranquil coastal city famed for its natural beauty and historical attractions. With its lakes, beaches, and easy access to the DMZ, Kosong offers both serene landscapes and unique cultural experiences.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
South Korea
Special Self Governing Province
Gangwon
Population
62,446
Time Zone
Asia/Seoul
Coordinates
38.38°, 128.47°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
83
Female Safety
76
LGBTQ+ Safety
36
Traffic Safety
68
Food Safety
93
Monthly Cost
$1,020
Local Cost
$588
Local Income
$1,550
Cashless
64
English
38
Temperature
13.2°C
Summer Avg
22.4°C
Winter Avg
3.3°C
Record High
32.4°C
Record Low
-10.7°C
Humidity
74%
Precipitation
1258 mm
Internet Speed
468 Mbps
Upload
263 Mbps
Latency
43 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
YNY
Distance
40 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
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 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 52/100.
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