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About Yŏnggwang-ŭp

  • About 22,000 people live in Yŏnggwang-ŭp.
  • It's part of South Hamgyong.
  • It's about 182 km to Pyongyang, the country's largest city.
  • For a bigger city, Hamhŭng is about 13 km away.
  • Towns nearby: Hŭngnam (25 km), Samho-rodongjagu (36 km) and Sinsang-ni (41 km).

A first date in Yŏnggwang-ŭp

Yŏnggwang-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, Hamhŭng 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.

Dating in Yŏnggwang-ŭp: questions and answers

How far around Yŏnggwang-ŭp can I search?

More than 1 million people live within 50 km of Yŏnggwang-ŭp, in 6 towns and cities including Hamhŭng, Hŭngnam and Hongwŏn. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Yŏnggwang-ŭp free on YADate?

Yes, completely. Nothing on YADate is paid, in Yŏnggwang-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 Yŏnggwang-ŭp 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 Yŏnggwang-ŭp?

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

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