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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
93
Female Safety
88
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
78
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$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
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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 70/100.
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