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Singles in Kowŏn-ŭp

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A few facts about Kowŏn-ŭp

  • Kowŏn-ŭp has a population of about 21,000.
  • It's part of South Hamgyong.
  • It's about 136 km to Pyongyang, the country's largest city.
  • The nearest bigger city is Wŏnsan, about 36 km away.
  • Towns nearby: Sinsang-ni (27 km), Sangsŏng-ni (43 km) and Anbyŏn-ŭp (50 km).

A first date in Kowŏn-ŭp

Daytime dates suit a town like Kowŏn-ŭp: a late breakfast or a walk before lunch feels relaxed and ends on its own.

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 Kowŏn-ŭp: questions and answers

How far around Kowŏn-ŭp can I search?

Within 50 km of Kowŏn-ŭp there are 4 towns and cities — Wŏnsan, Sinsang-ni and Sangsŏng-ni among them — with more than 370,000 residents in all. You set the distance yourself in the filters, from 10 km up to 500 km — or choose “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Kowŏn-ŭp free on YADate?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Kowŏn-ŭp 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 Kowŏn-ŭp 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. If someone asks for money or rushes you onto another app, report them — a moderator will look into it.

Can I meet someone who doesn't live in Kowŏn-ŭp?

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

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