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Wonju-si
City in Gangwon, South Korea
Overview
Wonju-si, set in Gangwon province, is a relaxed city known for its scenic mountain backdrops, cultural sites, and lively markets. It offers an easy-going lifestyle blending modern amenities with a welcoming, traditional atmosphere.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
South Korea
Special Self Governing Province
Gangwon
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Seoul
Coordinates
37.32°, 127.92°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
83
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
78
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,120
Local Cost
$590
Local Income
$1,600
Cashless
82
English
50
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
66 Mbps
Upload
42 Mbps
Latency
45 ms
City Vibrancy
44
Coworking
0
Cafes
7
Nightlife
6
Parks
31
Transport
10
Walk Score
10
Footways
20.0
Airport
WJU
Distance
16 km
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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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