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Dating in Pongch’ŏn-ŭp

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A few facts about Pongch’ŏn-ŭp

  • With about 80,000 inhabitants, Pongch’ŏn-ŭp is one of the 50 largest places in North Korea.
  • It's part of South Hwanghae.
  • It's about 108 km to Pyongyang, the country's largest city.
  • For a bigger city, Kaesŏng is about 35 km away.
  • Towns nearby: Paech’ŏn-ŭp (17 km), Yŏnan-ŭp (24 km) and Ch’ŏngdan-ŭp (29 km).

A first date in Pongch’ŏn-ŭp

Pongch’ŏn-ŭp 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, Paech’ŏn-ŭp 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 Pongch’ŏn-ŭp

How far around Pongch’ŏn-ŭp can I search?

More than 1.1 million people live within 50 km of Pongch’ŏn-ŭp, in 10 towns and cities including Kaesŏng, Haeju and Paech’ŏn-ŭp. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Pongch’ŏn-ŭp free on YADate?

Yes, completely. Nothing on YADate is paid, in Pongch’ŏn-ŭp or anywhere else: you can browse, like, write first and send voice messages or gifts without a subscription or credits. The only limits are daily caps against spam, such as 40 new conversations a day.

Are the profiles near Pongch’ŏn-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. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.

Can I meet someone who doesn't live in Pongch’ŏn-ŭp?

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

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