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A few facts about Hwadae

  • Hwadae is home to about 68,000 people, among the 50 largest places in North Korea.
  • It lies in North Hamgyong.
  • Pyongyang, the largest city in North Korea, is about 377 km away.
  • For a bigger city, Changam-ch’on is about 66 km away.
  • Close by: Kilju (20 km), Myŏngch’ŏn (26 km) and Myŏnggan-dong (33 km).

First-date ideas for Hwadae

Hwadae is small enough that you may have friends in common, so start with a relaxed coffee in the centre. If you would rather meet away from familiar faces, Kilju is close by.

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 Hwadae

Who can I meet near Hwadae?

More than 400,000 people live within 50 km of Hwadae, in 6 towns and cities including Myŏnggan-dong, Hwasŏng and Myŏngch’ŏn. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.

Is there a free dating site in Hwadae?

Yes, completely. Nothing on YADate is paid, in Hwadae 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 Hwadae 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. If someone asks for money or rushes you onto another app, report them — a moderator will look into it.

Can I date someone from outside Hwadae?

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

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