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Pyeongchang-gun

City in Gangwon, South Korea

Overview

Set amidst the Taebaek Mountains, Pyeongchang-gun is renowned for its scenic landscapes, winter sports resorts, and tranquil countryside. Famous as the host of the 2018 Winter Olympics, the county blends outdoor adventure with rural Korean culture.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
South Korea
Special Self Governing Province
Gangwon
Population
Time Zone
Asia/Seoul
Coordinates
37.37°, 128.40°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
93
Female Safety
88
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
78
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,070
Local Cost
$590
Local Income
$1,800
Cashless
55
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
City Vibrancy
7
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
0
Parks
5
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
1.0
Airport
WJU
Distance
38 km

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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