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Samcheok-si
City in Gangwon, South Korea
Overview
Samcheok-si is a coastal city in Gangwon Province famed for its stunning beaches, dramatic limestone caves, and easy-going seaside culture. Visitors enjoy seafood specialties, beautiful nature, and a peaceful atmosphere distinct from larger Korean cities.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
South Korea
Special Self Governing Province
Gangwon
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Seoul
Coordinates
37.45°, 129.17°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
88
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
81
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$1,055
Local Cost
$620
Local Income
$1,700
Cashless
80
English
44
Temperature
13.1°C
Summer Avg
22.4°C
Winter Avg
3.0°C
Record High
32.8°C
Record Low
-13.0°C
Humidity
76%
Precipitation
1329 mm
Internet Speed
117 Mbps
Upload
157 Mbps
Latency
37 ms
City Vibrancy
10
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
0
Parks
7
Transport
7
Walk Score
7
Footways
13.0
Airport
KAG
Distance
39 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 2026-03-21.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 24 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 72/100.
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