About Kaesŏng
- Kaesŏng is among the ten largest cities in North Korea; about 340,000 people live here.
- Pyongyang, the largest city in North Korea, is about 137 km away.
- Towns nearby: Paech’ŏn-ŭp (22 km), Pongch’ŏn-ŭp (35 km) and Yŏnan-ŭp (35 km).
Dating by city / North Korea / Kaesŏng region / Kaesŏng
Singles in Kaesŏng
No one from Kaesŏng has a public profile here yet. Create yours and people nearby will be able to find you.
First-date ideas for Kaesŏng
Choose somewhere central in Kaesŏng that you both know — a café, a bookshop with a coffee corner, a market. Daylight and people around make a first meeting easier for both of you.
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.
Dating in Kaesŏng: questions and answers
How far around Kaesŏng can I search?
Within 50 km of Kaesŏng there are 8 towns and cities — Goyang-si, Yangju and Paech’ŏn-ŭp among them — with more than 1.9 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 Kaesŏng free on YADate?
Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Kaesŏng 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 Kaesŏng real?
YADate never creates fake profiles or writes on behalf of people who don't exist. A moderator checks every photo before it appears, every member confirms an email address, and any profile can be reported. 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 Kaesŏng?
Yes. In the filters you can search around any other city, in North Korea or abroad.
Dating tips
Profile & photos
How to write a profile that gets replies
Your profile is your first hello. How to write a few honest lines and choose photos that make people want to start a conversation.
First messages
First messages that actually start a conversation
“Hi, how are you?” rarely gets far. How to write a first message that is easy and pleasant to answer — with examples you can adapt.
First dates
First date ideas that are easy and safe
The best first dates are short, public and relaxed. Ideas that leave room to talk — plus simple safety habits that let you enjoy the meeting.