A few facts about Pyongyang
- Pyongyang is the capital and the largest city of North Korea, home to about 3.2 million people.
- It's the main city of the region of the same name.
- Close by: Kangsŏn (18 km), P’yŏngsŏng (26 km) and Hŭkkyo-ri (26 km).
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Dating in Pyongyang
No one from Pyongyang has a public profile here yet. Create yours and people nearby will be able to find you.
First-date ideas for Pyongyang
Big cities make it easy to keep a first date short and neutral. Meet at a coffee place in a busy area, and if it goes well, walk somewhere nearby instead of planning a whole evening.
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 Pyongyang
How far around Pyongyang can I search?
More than 4.7 million people live within 50 km of Pyongyang, in 12 towns and cities including Namp’o, Sunch’ŏn and Songnim-ni. You set the distance yourself in the filters, from 10 km up to 500 km — or choose “Any distance”.
Is online dating in Pyongyang free on YADate?
Yes, completely. Nothing on YADate is paid, in Pyongyang 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 Pyongyang 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. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.
Can I date someone from outside Pyongyang?
Yes. In the filters you can search around any other city, in North Korea or abroad.
Districts and suburbs of Pyongyang
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.