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About Sŏnbong

  • Sŏnbong has a population of about 27,000.
  • It lies in Rason.
  • It's about 537 km to Pyongyang, the country's largest city.
  • The nearest bigger city is Ŭndŏk, about 19 km away.
  • Close by: Unggi (3 km), Ungsang-nodongjagu (7 km) and Rajin (13 km).

First-date ideas for Sŏnbong

Daytime dates suit a town like Sŏnbong: 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.

Questions about dating in Sŏnbong

How far around Sŏnbong can I search?

Within 50 km of Sŏnbong there are 7 towns and cities — Ŭndŏk, Rajin and Aoji-ri among them — with more than 250,000 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 Sŏnbong free on YADate?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Sŏnbong 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 Sŏnbong 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 meet someone who doesn't live in Sŏnbong?

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

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