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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
83
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
78
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$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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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 5 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 70/100.
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