The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Kangwŏn-do peaked in 1976-1990. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Kangwŏn-do, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Wonsan, Munchon and Kosan. Out of the three cities, Munchon and Kosan do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Munchon rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Kosan peaked in 1991-2005.

How do development practices in Kangwŏn-do fare in comparison to others in North Korea? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Kangwŏn-do was the 9th-most disconnected out of the 13 regions in North Korea. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Kangwŏn-do ranked 9th in 1975, 11th in 1976-1990, 9th in 1991-2005 and 9th in 2006-2020.

As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Kangwŏn-do is Wonsan with an SNDi of 7.11, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Munchon with an SNDi of 4.09, which is sprawly. See trends for these cities: Munchon, Wonsan

The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Kangwŏn-do peaked in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Kangwŏn-do, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Wonsan, Munchon and Kosan. Out of the three cities, Munchon does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Munchon rose steadily.

To date, Kangwŏn-do is the 10th-most disconnected out of the 13 regions in North Korea. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in North Korea, the street network in Kangwŏn-do has become more connected. Kangwŏn-do ranked 9th in 1975, 9th in 1976-1990, 9th in 1991-2005 and 10th in 2006-2020.