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Singles in Hongwŏn

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Hongwŏn at a glance

  • Hongwŏn is home to about 71,000 people, among the 50 largest places in North Korea.
  • It lies in South Hamgyong.
  • It's about 219 km to Pyongyang, the country's largest city.
  • For a bigger city, Hŭngnam is about 34 km away.
  • Close by: Samho-rodongjagu (11 km), Yuktae-dong (17 km) and Sinp’o (20 km).

A first date in Hongwŏn

In a town like Hongwŏn, an evening walk and a coffee are plenty for a first meeting. Pick a place you both know and tell a friend where you are going.

Staying safe

  • Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
  • Never send money to people you met online.
  • Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

Questions about dating in Hongwŏn

Who can I meet near Hongwŏn?

More than 1.2 million people live within 50 km of Hongwŏn, in 7 towns and cities including Hamhŭng, Hŭngnam and Sinp’o. You set the distance yourself in the filters, from 10 km up to 500 km — or choose “Any distance”.

Is there a free dating site in Hongwŏn?

Yes, completely. Nothing on YADate is paid, in Hongwŏn or anywhere else: you can browse, like, write first and send voice messages or gifts without a subscription or credits. Daily caps exist only to stop spam: up to 40 new conversations a day, for example.

Are the singles around Hongwŏn real people?

There are no fake profiles here: YADate doesn't create them or chat on anyone's behalf. Photos go live only after a moderator approves them, every account confirms an email address, and reports are reviewed by people. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.

Can I date someone from outside Hongwŏn?

Yes. Pick any other city in the filters, at home or abroad, and YADate shows the people there.

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