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Wŏnju
City in Gangwon, South Korea
Overview
Wŏnju is a dynamic city in Gangwon province, blending contemporary living with natural splendor. Its lively neighborhoods, mountain backdrops, and historic markets create a welcoming experience for travelers and locals alike.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
South Korea
Special Self Governing Province
Gangwon
Population
330,854
Time Zone
Asia/Seoul
Coordinates
37.35°, 127.95°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,252
Local Cost
$570
Local Income
$1,800
Cashless
90
English
45
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
171 Mbps
Upload
155 Mbps
Latency
53 ms
City Vibrancy
83
Coworking
0
Cafes
30
Nightlife
17
Parks
36
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
WJU
Distance
12 km
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Neighborhoods
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 22 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.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 2 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-21.
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 75/100.
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