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Dating in Myŏnggan-dong

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About Myŏnggan-dong

  • With about 100,000 inhabitants, Myŏnggan-dong is one of the 50 largest places in North Korea.
  • It's part of North Hamgyong.
  • It's about 395 km to Pyongyang, the country's largest city.
  • The nearest bigger city is Chongjin, about 77 km away.
  • Towns nearby: Hau-ri (7 km), Myŏngch’ŏn (9 km) and Hwasŏng (13 km).

A first date in Myŏnggan-dong

In a town like Myŏnggan-dong, 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 Myŏnggan-dong

How far around Myŏnggan-dong can I search?

Within 50 km of Myŏnggan-dong there are 8 towns and cities — Hwasŏng, Ŏrang and Hwadae among them — with more than 500,000 residents in all. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Myŏnggan-dong free on YADate?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Myŏnggan-dong 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 Myŏnggan-dong 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 Myŏnggan-dong?

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

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