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Dating in Hŭngnam

Members from Hŭngnam and towns within 50 km who make their profile public will appear here.

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Hŭngnam at a glance

  • With about 350,000 people, Hŭngnam is one of the ten biggest cities in North Korea.
  • It lies in South Hamgyong.
  • Pyongyang, the largest city in North Korea, is about 185 km away.
  • Close by: Hamhŭng (12 km), Samho-rodongjagu (24 km) and Yŏnggwang-ŭp (25 km).

A first date in Hŭngnam

A weekday evening works well in Hŭngnam: places are quieter, you can actually hear each other, and there is no pressure to make it a long night.

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 Hŭngnam

How far around Hŭngnam can I search?

Within 50 km of Hŭngnam there are 7 towns and cities — Hamhŭng, Yuktae-dong and Hongwŏn among them — with more than 1.1 million residents in all. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Hŭngnam free on YADate?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Hŭngnam and everywhere else: profiles, search filters, likes, messages, voice messages and gifts cost nothing, and there is no premium plan. The only limits are daily caps against spam, such as 40 new conversations a day.

Are the profiles near Hŭngnam real?

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 Hŭngnam?

Yes. In the filters you can search around any other city, in North Korea or abroad.

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