A few facts about Hamhŭng
- Hamhŭng is one of the three largest cities in North Korea, with about 560,000 inhabitants.
- It's the largest place in South Hamgyong.
- It's about 182 km to Pyongyang, the country's largest city.
- Towns nearby: Hŭngnam (12 km), Yŏnggwang-ŭp (13 km) and Samho-rodongjagu (29 km).